Tembé DIY & Building Products, a leading supplier of building and DIY products, is seeking a driven and results-oriented Area Sales Manager to join our dynamic team to manage the South West region of England.
In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with key accounts in your designated territory, driving sales growth, and promoting our market-leading brands, Hippo and Filltite.
Key Responsibilities
* Drive Business and Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand Tembé Building Products.
* Cultivate Client Relationships: Build and maintain relationships with potential new customers, ensuring long-term partnerships.
* Account Management: Open and manage new customer accounts.
* Engage with Clients: Attend customer meetings, delivering impactful presentations that showcase Tembe values.
* Problem-Solving: Apply logical thinking to overcome challenges and meet client expectations.
* Meetings and Follow-Up: Participate in review meetings and ensure timely follow-up on action points.
* Product Promotion: Introduce and promote new products to clients as required.
* Event Coordination: Organise and attend client events to enhance relationships.
* Collaborative Visits: Support depot managers on customer visits as necessary.
Skills and Experience
* Industry Expertise: Proven sales experience within the building and construction industry is preferable.
* Communication & Negotiation: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a strong ability to negotiate and close sales.
* Relationship Building: Skilled at establishing and nurturing long-term customer relationships.
* Proactive Sales Approach: Self-motivated with a proactive mindset for achieving sales targets.
* Organised & Detail-Oriented: Strong organisational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities.
* Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
* Builder Merchant Knowledge: Extensive experience or knowledge of builder merchant operations, product range, and customer base. Ability to navigate the specific requirements of builder merchants and develop tailored solutions for them.
Product Knowledge:
An in-depth understanding of DIY building products, tools, and materials is an advantage.
Why You?
You’re ambitious, customer-focused, and ready to bring fresh energy to a role where you’ll make a real impact. Tembe DIY Building Products, your ideas, drive, and results will help lead us to even greater success.
Why Join Us:
* Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
* Opportunities for career growth and development
* Work within a dynamic and innovative team in a rapidly growing industry
* Access to cutting-edge tools, resources, and training
If you are a driven sales professional with a passion for building products, builder merchant knowledge, and excellent customer service, we would love to hear from you!
Benefits:
* Company Car
* Company Pension
* Company Bonus
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Manufacturing
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