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We have an exciting opportunity for an Area Sales Manager covering the North for 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 the North of England including Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield.
Responsibilities of the Area Sales Manager
- Generate leads.
- Build new relationships and network with new and existing clients.
- Identify new business opportunities.
- Prepare and follow up quotations.
- Develop and execute the sales strategy.Â
- Attend trade and consumer shows.
- Update clients on machine prospects giving probability and timing of each prospect.
- Competitor research and analysis.
- Extensive travel in the UK and overseas as required.Â
Requirements for a successful Area Sales Manager
- Previous Sales Management experience in a similar industry.
- Target driven with a passion for sales.
- Proven Sales skills with an entrepereneurial drive.
- Thorough understanding of the industrial and construction markets.Â
- 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: £43,000 - £46,000 plus bonus
Job Location: Field based covering the North
Type of Contract: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours
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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. **
