Area Sales Executive

Our client is looking to recruit an enthusiastic sales professional passionate about making a difference and building long term relationships with customers

Ideally you are a Sales/Business Development or Key Account professional looking for a job where you can work with an industry leader who have already established a loyal customer base across the Kent region.

You will need a solid understanding of asphalt/aggregates or similar building materials and preferably have experience in selling to or account managing national builders merchants.

Please Note. This role is a field-based position in Kent and will require a candidate based in Kent to travel daily with a full driver's license.

Job Title: Area Sales Executive

Role Type: Full-Time Permanent

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00-17:30 including one hour unpaid for lunch

Location: Field Based - Kent. A few days a week in the Kent office.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities of Area Sales Executive.

• Account management within the region.
• Working with the internal Sales team based at local internal sales office.
• Building on new and existing relationships.
• Gaining new business through pro-active marketing.
• Promote existing and new products to clients.
• Maximising levels of profit and margin.
• Providing a high level of service to customers at all times.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in B2B sales, ideally within construction, builders merchants and aggregates - loose or bagged.
• Ability to work independently and plan your own diary.
• Confident to present at quarterly meetings.
• Proactive and able to solve problems quickly.
• Positive attitude.
• Client hosting experience.

Benefits:

• A 9% company pension contribution!
• Ability to have full autonomy with your role.
• Company car allowance.
• Warm customer base.
• Company bonus based on team performance.