Territory Sales Manager - North West

Draper Tools is a family business with a rich history, a strong, supportive 'family culture' and a passion for continuous improvement. We believe everyone can make a difference, we value opinions, we embrace new ideas and take a collaborative and proactive approach to change. People enjoy working for us; one in six employees have worked for Draper for more than 25 years!

We believe there are four key reasons why you should work for us:

We're a trusted brand: there is a reason why we've been in business for over 100 years and show no signs of slowing down.

We'll welcome you: work plays a significant part in all of our lives, so we've built a happy and inviting environment, full of friendly colleagues who are proud to work together.

We'll invest in you: our people are at the heart of everything we do. Which is why we're passionate about helping you reach your full potential. We build success together.

We'll value you: we love to recognise great work, so our benefits package has been designed to say "thank you" in more ways than one.

As an Territory Sales Manager your benefits will include:

• Competitive salary and commission plan
• Company car
• Holidays rising to 25 days with the ability to purchase additional leave*
• Pension scheme
• Private health scheme *
• Staff discount on Draper products with significant savings available
• Long service bonus *
• Ad-hoc rewards and recognition
• Day off for your birthday
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee discount scheme - discounts on gym memberships, groceries, holidays and more.

*After qualifying period

Working as a Territory Sales Manager, your role will include:

• Establishing and developing relationships with prospects and customers within your designated area, taking responsibility for driving business performance and achievement of area sales targets.
• Maintaining excellent standards of customer service with new and existing customers.
• Developing business through telephone contact, written correspondence, face to face appointments and attendance at exhibitions and shows.
• Identifying customer requirements and maximise selling opportunities to develop the accounts within your area.
• Planning and carrying out customer visits to a regular agreed schedule to ensure full coverage of your area.
• Being aware of competitor activity within your area and report back to your Manager where appropriate.

As our Area Sales Manager you will be servicing our accounts in the North West including Liverpool, Manchester and North Wales, including the following postcodes: LL, CH, CW, SK, WA, M, WN, L, PR, FY.

• Previous sales experience in hand and power tools
• Target driven with a proven track record of overachieving on targets
• Exceptional negotiation skills
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships
• Ability to present and promote the Company's products and services at all levels
• Good IT skills, proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office 365 suite of programmes
• Methodical and highly organised
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal

The role will involve daily travel to your customer base so applicants must hold a full, valid Driver's License