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Area Sales Manager
Location: Midlands / South West
Shift: Days – Monday - Friday
Permanent
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum + car allowance + bonus
Are you an experienced Area Sales Manager with a passion for new business development? Do you have expertise in industrial coatings or a solid understanding of coatings and their markets? If you thrive in a field-based sales role and have a track record of securing and growing accounts, we want to hear from you!
The Role:
As an Area Sales Manager, you will be responsible for driving sales growth across the Midlands & South West territory. You’ll be managing and expanding an existing customer base while actively identifying and securing new business opportunities within key industries. This is a field-based role requiring a self-motivated and results-driven individual who excels at building long-term business relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Proactively seek out and develop new business opportunities within the industrial coatings sector.
- Meet and exceed revenue and new business targets.
- Conduct face-to-face client meetings, product presentations, and demonstrations.
- Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to closing deals.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders, including technical and account management teams, to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments.
- Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and pipeline activity via the CRM system.
About You:
- Proven experience as an Area Sales Manager in a field-based role.
- Background in industrial coatings is highly desirable, but candidates from related industries with coatings knowledge will be considered.
- Strong new business development skills with a proactive and driven approach.
- Excellent relationship-building and account management abilities.
- Commercially astute with strong negotiation and closing skills.
- Able to manage a territory effectively, prioritizing leads and opportunities.
- Full UK driving licence essential.
What’s on Offer?
- Basic salary of up to £45,000, plus performance-based bonus.
- Car allowance
- Company laptop and all necessary tools to succeed in your role.
- The opportunity to represent a well-established brand in the coatings industry.
- A dynamic and supportive team environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Area Sales Manager looking to take the next step in their career with a growing company. If you have a hunter mentality and a passion for winning new business, apply today! Apply Now!
