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Looking for an Area Sales Manager to cover Scotland touching into Northern England looking after a mix of customers across independent retailers, builders merchants, wholesalers and garden centres.
You will have the following duties:
- To achieve turnover and profit targets
- To achieve set KPIs within the sector in line with company objectives
- To use all systems and data available to carefully identify customer requirements and sales strategy, and to plan all call carefully and methodically
- Record all meetings into the systems provided and work with the National Sales Manager to grow business
- To build strong professional relationships with team members
- To develop a high level understanding of the independent sector
- To display a willingness to learn and immerse themselves into the DIY category
- To take a positive approach to difficult situations without getting flustered
- To communicate effectively at all levels (Internally & Externally)
- To be creative in their thinking and deliver results
About the Company:
With a proud history, a focus on innovative products and close collaboration with our end-users, my client look forward to giving the right candidate an exciting role on the sales team. They are a positive team working together to achieve their goals, and are looking for someone who is motivated by learning and success to help manage and develop the area. As a company, my client focus on making it easier for their customers and end-users to overcome their challenges within their category.
Key Skills/Experience Required:
For this Area Sales Manager position you will have experience selling into independent retailers, builders merchants or wholesale customers. A background in DIY/Building Products/ Decorative would be advantageous but full product training will be provided. You will be able to diary plan to cover the large territory and be able to spend nights away when visiting the furthest areas of the allocated territory. You will be driven and keen to develop the area building on a successful patch and developing new and existing customer relationships. Proficient IT capabilities in particular with Excel and PowerPoint.
Salary/Benefits Information:
£30,000 - £34,000 + 15% bonus + car + benefits
Contact: Rebecca Isaac
Reference: RI/86756
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