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Area Sales Manager

On Target Recruitment
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for a day
Location

Coventry, West Midlands CV6 3BF, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The company is seeking an Area Sales Manager to promote automotive lubricants and related specialty products in the East Midlands.
  • The role offers a salary range of £45k-£50k with an OTE of £55k-£60k and includes an uncapped bonus scheme and car allowance.
  • Candidates should have proven sales experience, preferably with a background in automotive lubricants, and a minimum of 3 years in a sales role.
  • The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, commercial acumen, and the ability to manage an existing customer base while identifying new business opportunities.
  • This position also offers 24 days of annual leave, a pension scheme, and opportunities for training and personal development.

Company Overview - Area Sales Manager

  • The company is a leading independent manufacturer of lubricants and related speciality products.

  • Industries served: Automotive, Energy, Manufacturing, Food, Steel, Aerospace

  • As a progressive organisation, the company focuses on developing people, driving success, and ensuring exceptional customer service.

Benefits of the Role of the Area Sales Manager

  • £45k-£50k

  • £55k-£60k OTE

  • Uncapped bonus scheme

  • Car allowance

  • 24 days annual leave

  • Pension Scheme

  • Training and personal development opportunities

Role Overview - Area Sales Manager

  • The company is looking for an experienced sales professional to promote automotive lubricants and related speciality products as an Area Sales Manager to join its dynamic Automotive team, covering the East Midlands. The role is focused on selling automotive lubricants and related speciality products.
  • Managing and developing an existing customer base by promoting automotive lubricants and related speciality products.

  • Identifying new business opportunities and driving profitable sales of automotive lubricants and related speciality products.

  • Increasing market share through strong client relationships.

  • Maintaining extensive knowledge of market trends and competitor activity.

  • Managing a pipeline of potential business opportunities.

  • Conducting market research to identify potential clients and new opportunities.

Ideal Candidate - Area Sales Manager

  • Proven sales experience with strong communication and commercial acumen.

  • Background in automotive lubricants is ideal but not essential.

  • Experience selling into the Automotive Aftermarket, Franchise Dealers, Commercial Fleet, Agricultural, Construction, and Plant & Off-Highway sectors.

  • Self-motivated, tenacious and committed to delivering excellent customer service.

  • Strong organisational and time management skills.

  • Proficiency in creating sales proposals and delivering professional presentations.

If you believe you are the right fit for this Area Sales Manager role, apply now!

Consultant: Joshua Cumming Email: Tel:

Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK.

About On Target Recruitment

On Target Recruitment is a specialist agency that focuses on placing high-calibre candidates in Sales, Technical, and Commercial roles across multiple industries, including Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Commercial & Industrial Solutions. With a deep understanding of market trends and industry demands, our consultants are experts in matching the right talent to the right roles, ensuring successful placements at all levels up to Director positions across the UK.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.