Area Sales Manager
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | North East |
| Area | North East, UK |
| Sector | Sales & Marketing |
| Salary | Basic up to £50,000 OTE £15,000 - £20,000 |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Russell Cripps |
| Job Ref | RC/25441 |
| Working | Remote |
- Description
About the Company:
- A respected market leader within the Kitchen sector, who have experienced rapid growth over the last 10 years are looking to expand their sales force with the key recruitment of an additional sales professionals to cover West Yorks, South Yorks, North Yorks, County Durham, Tyne & Wear, Notts, Lincolnshire
- Recruiting for a long established family business who manufacture kitchen appliances
- They have enjoyed continuous growth with exciting plans for 2025 and new product ranges being launched
- A profitable and stable employer with a flexible but structured approach with a successful sales team where ideas and input are highly valued
Job Description:
- Due to planned growth my client is looking to strengthen its sales force with the key appointment of an individual to cover West Yorks, South Yorks, North Yorks, County Durham, Tyne & Wear, Notts, Lincolnshire.
- You will be responsible for the development of sales of market leading products to the Independent Retailers and showrooms within the defined geographical area.
- You will manage the patch (West Yorks, South Yorks, North Yorks, County Durham, Tyne & Wear, Notts, Lincolnshire) arranging face to face calls and prospect for new business
- There is an existing account base of 180-200 live accounts and we are looking for someone who knows how to develop existing accounts.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and prioritise personal sales activities and customer/prospect contact towards achieving agreed business aims, including sales, especially managing personal time and productivity.
- Plan and manage personal business portfolio/territory according to an agreed market development strategy.
- Manage product/service mix, pricing according to agreed aims and policies.
- Maintain and develop existing and new customers through appropriate propositions and ethical sales methods, and relevant internal liaison, to optimise quality of service, business growth and customer satisfaction.
- Respond to and follow up sales enquiries using appropriate methods
- Monitor and report on market and competitor activities and provide relevant reports and information
Key Skills/Experience Required:
- Looking for an experienced field sales professional who has sold into the KBB market, predominantly to the Kitchen Retailers and showrooms. Applications from candidates from the DIY, Bathroom, Electrical sectors would be welcomed.
- You will be well versed in managing a patch and work autonomously, able to organise your diary and develop the territory
- As Area Sales Manager you will have excellent communication skills, be able to travel with occasional nights away and be adept at presenting new products and promotions to customers
Salary/Benefits Information:
- Basic upto £50,000
- OTE £15,000 - £20,000
- Car + Benefits
Contact: Please send your CV to Russell Cripps in the first instance. russell@cavendishmaine.com
Reference: RI25441
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