Area Sales Manager – South of EnglandEstablished over 40 years ago, our client is a leading manufacturer & supplier of specialist catering equipment, working with the like of Krispy Kreme, McDonalds and Five Guys.They are looking for an Area Sales Manager to join their team in seeking new business across the South of England, as well as managing an existing account base within the territory.Our client offers a fantastic company culture with a focus on internal progression; employees rarely leave this organisation and successful candidates can expect a continued commitment to professional development from their first-class leadership team.This is a hybrid role consisting of field-based working & working from home.ResponsibilitiesIdentify & prospect new business opportunities across designated territoryBuild strong long-term sales pipeline across designated territoryBuild & maintain long-term relationships with customer base & decision makers within the territoryAccurate CRM managementDevelop & implement effective sales strategiesEffective contract negotiations & managementMaintain a strong understanding of market development & customer needs, reporting to management where necessaryThe Successful Candidate2+ years B2B sales experience is idealExperience selling catering equipment, food service equipment, ice machines or related products is idealExperience conducting technical or service-led salesIdeally based in the Southeast of England, but candidates from across the South of England as a whole will be consideredFull UK driving license requiredArea Sales Manager PackageBasic salary: £32,000-35,000OTE: +£25,000-30,000 (uncapped)Company car or car allowance optionsFuel card providedLaptop & mobile phone provided24 days annual leave plus bank holidays