Area Sales Manager Car / Car Allowance Bonus Territory - South East England Our Client is a leading UK bespoke steel door manufacturer, with a strong Group Vision. We offer a friendly, fun working environment whilst aiming to be more corporate and professional. We believe in the value of our people; be they colleagues of long standing or new recruits. Everyone has the opportunity to make a valid contribution to our success. Benefits: Supportive culture Excellent management team Growth opportunities Extremely competitive remuneration Discretionary bonus Key Tasks: • Communicate with existing customers to ensure opportunities to quote and secure contracts. • Use Sales Database to track and contact existing and potential customers. Use other resources i.e. internet, trade journals etc with a view to potential future business. • Locate and target new markets for our products. • Plan and prioritise activities and customer / prospect contact towards achieving agreed business aims, including costs and sales. • Plan and manage agreed territory according to an agreed market development strategy. • Manage product pricing and margins according to agreed aims. • Use customer and prospect contact activities tools and systems, and update relevant information held in these systems. • Respond to and follow up Sales enquiries using appropriate methods. • Monitor and report on market and competitor activities and provide relevant reports and information. • Communicate, liaise, and negotiate internally and externally using appropriate methods to facilitate the development of profitable business and sustainable relationships. • Attend and present at external customer meetings and internal meetings with other company functions necessary to perform duties and aid business development. • Attend training and to develop relevant knowledge, techniques and skills. • Adhere to health and safety policy, and other requirements relating to care of equipment. Key Requirements for Role: • Full, clean driving license. • A good standard of Maths and English. • Good time management and organisational skills. • Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken. • Ability to take ownership of tasks through to completion. Person Specification: • Ideally 3 years of experience in a similar role. • Ideally familiarity with door manufacturing and hardware. • Familiarity with modern manufacturing techniques. • Professional demeanour. • Self-motivated. • A resilient nature. • Target-driven Architectural Ironmongery | Internal & External Doors | Access Control | Window & Door Hardware