Salary: £40,000-£45,000 + Bonus
Location: Northern Region - Postcodes: L, CH, LL, CW, WA, PR, ST
Overview:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious Area Sales Manager to join our fast-growing company, covering the Northern Region postcodes: L, CH, LL, CW, WA, PR, ST. While lighting experience is desirable, it is not essential for this role. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn to be a sales professional as part of an experienced regional team.
Responsibilities:
Develop relationships with Wholesale Branch Managers, Buyers, and Trade Counters.
Follow monthly call plans to ensure all customers are visited each month.
Target upcoming project opportunities and assist wholesalers in specifying products to their customers through training and product advice.
Promote and sell quality lighting products through a B2B route to market.
Qualifications:
Previous experience in sales or customer relations.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to manage a designated sales region effectively.
A valid driver's license is required.
Living in or close to the relevant area of cover is essential.
Day-to-Day:
Visit and maintain relationships with Wholesale Branch Managers, Buyers, and Trade Counters.
Implement monthly call plans and seek upcoming project opportunities.
Provide product advice and support to wholesalers to help specify products to their customers.
Input and maintain information in the company CRM.
Why Choose Us:
Opportunity to learn to be a sales professional as part of an experienced regional team
One to one coaching in sales skills, area management, planning, relationship building, business plan setting, and sale target achievement
A mentor to guide and develop you
A package commensurate with the best in the industry
Opportunities to progress for those who want it enough