Area Sales Manager

the role.

A rare opportunity has become available for an eager and energetic sales professional to take over the Southern Region (East and West Sussex, Surrey and RG Berkshire) of this International Lighting Company. With over 30 Area Sales Manages covering the country, you will be well supported. A You will report directly into the Regional Director.

You will be looking after and growing accounting within wholesale customers by:-

• Developing relationships with Wholesale Branch Managers, Buyers and Trade Counters
• Follow monthly call plans to ensure all your customers are visited each month
• Target upcoming project opportunities
• Assist wholesalers to specify your products to their customers through training and product advice

You will be completing monthly reporting and presenting to your peers at a monthly divisional sales meeting, sharing customer developments, new initiatives, and ideas

why you should apply.

A chance to take over a thriving and large territory with loyal customers and to join an established team of other Managers. If youre looking for an opportunity to develop and grow your sales, taking your career to the next level dont look any further! There is a fantastic basic salary on offer as well as very generous commission, fully expensed car, laptop, phone etc. Good holiday allowance, death in service cover, expenses, healthcare, and pension.

what were looking for.

You need to have a stable, well-developed background in a sales or account management role with either a lighting manufacturer or electrical wholesaler and if youve done both then this would be fantastic - however, our clients need to see longevity in your career to date. You need to be self-motivated, professional, enquiring; be a self-starter and maintain good working relationships. Customer Service is essential here, responding to enquiries, information requests etc. quickly and professionally, assisting customers with any technical assistance they need is key.
 

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