An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced dynamic Area Sales Manager to join our busy sales team a leading supplier of construction tools. The business has seen significant growth over the past 60 years and to build on that success, we are looking for an individual that has excelled in their field of managing and developing a portfolio of existing key accounts and developing new business. If you have proven experience of analysing sales data and really understand the needs of your customers and are able to bring in new business then this could be the ideal role for you and a great time to join this forward thinking company and an exciting period of development and expansion. Responsibilities Achieving sales and gross margin budgets in line with business plan. Proactively developing new business through identifying commercial opportunities. Demonstrating products, selling and closing deals. Providing a regular call plan to meet the requirements of customers. Managing client relationships through all phases of the sales cycle. Being able to give regular updates to management how sales are progressing. Overseeing dealer events ensuring they meet expectations for the brand. Training and developing dealers staff on construction products. Maintain high level of product knowledge which needs to be passed onto customers this would include site visits to specify products and carrying out product training when required. To be successful in this roll you must have enthusiasm, passion and drive self motivation and professionalism excellent communication and numerical skills at least two years experience of managing a portfolio of accounts a proven ability to generate new business and profitable growth sales targets relevant industry experience of selling to retailers a good understanding of sales targets strong presentation and negotiation skills a willingness to travel as required of the role and a full clean driving license. In turn the successful candidate will received a competitive salary, health care plan, pension, company van, laptop, mobile phone and performance-related bonus. If you are interested in applying for this roll please submit your current CV by clicking Apply below Skills: Area Sales Manager Sales Manager Sales