Area Sales Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Area Sales Manager coveringthe South Westfor one of our clients on a full-time permanent basis. Our client is a large, growing and reputable manufacturer and supplier of construction equipment on a national and international scale. They are looking for someone to cover South West England including Devon, Cornwall and Somerset.

Responsibilities of theArea Sales Manager

• Ensure products are included in key customer promotional campaigns.
• Train and develop programs for customers to ensure they understand the full benefits of their products.
• Involved in the development of new accounts to grow the number of stockists.
• Journey/call plan and maintain daily activity reports.
• Management of nominated accounts.
• Attend trade and consumer shows.
• Distribute brochures and point of sales.
• Merchandise machines.
• Competitor research and analysis.

Requirements for a successful Area Sales Manager

• Previous Sales Management experience in a similar industry.
• Target driven with a passion for sales.
• Outstanding communication skills with ability to build a rapport with people of all levels.
• Computer literate.
• Commercially astute.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK.

What our Client offers

• Competitive salary
• Attractive company pension scheme
• Private healthcare

Summary of the Area Sales Manager Role

Salary: £47,000 - £52,500 plus bonus and carJob Location: Field based covering South West EnglandType of Contract: Permanent Hours: 40 hours, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Allstaff Recruitment are an Independent Recruitment Specialist based in Bedfordshire who work on behalf of companies across Bedford, Milton Keynes and surrounds to fill their vacancies and meet their recruitment needs. We place candidates in permanent, temporary and contract roles across a number of industry sectors.

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**Thank you for your interest in the Area Sales Manager role. One of our qualified Recruitment Specialists will now review your application. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is with regret that we are unable to respond to all candidates directly. However, if you do not hear from us within seven days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion. **