Area Manager

Parna Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Manchester is seeking an experienced Area Manager to service retail stores and build strong customer relationships. This full-time role requires FMCG field sales experience, a full UK driving license, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a salary between £28,000 and £31,000, with an OTE of up to £47,000 for top performers. Benefits include a company vehicle, mobile phone, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Company Caddy Van (Tax Free)

Mobile phone

Tablet

Company pension

Employee discount

Clear path of progression

Qualifications

• Recent FMCG field sales experience with a proven record.
• Full UK driving license required.
• 1-2 years B2B sales or retail management experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Service retail stores and build strong relationships with customers.
• Maximise sales in assigned area.
• Maintain existing relationships and create new ones.
• Assist with product merchandising.
• Achieve sales KPIs including daily customer calls.

Skills

Sales Experience

Direct Sales

Retail Experience

Management Experience

Outside Sales

Leadership Experience

Job description

Our Client

Our client is a leading non-food supply specialist in everyday personal and home accessories to the retail market with over 8000 customers in the UK and Ireland. Established in 1994 they source products globally directly from factories as well as being a distribution partner for leading brands such as FIFO Edge BIC Bob Martin Favour Pretty Legs Little Tree Murphy & Barrett candles and Object.

They are an innovative business that has already met the regulations for the Sustainability Packaging act which comes into play in 2025.

They are a closely-knit team with a team-oriented culture that doesnt get micromanaged.

The Role

• We are looking to recruit an area manager in the Colchester area who will service retail stores and build strong relationships with customers.
• The successful candidate will report to their regional manager and assume responsibility for maximising sales in their own area.
• Full training will be provided with ongoing in house products.
• Maintaining existing relationships along with creating strong new ones.
• Assisting with the merchandising of products.
• KPIs to achieve including sales daily calls (10 a day) and debt management.
• Risk-free : Sale or Exchange business

Experience

• Successful applicants will ideally possess recent FMCG field sales experience with a proven record in selling to independent retailers. They will need to be proactive and highly motivated with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Full UK driving License.
• 1-2 years B2B sales or retail management experience is desired but not essential.
• Able to demonstrate best practice sales skills.
• Professional manner and can-do attitude.

Salary

28000.00-31000 per year healthy commission structure ( OTE 36000 top performers take home 47000 annually).

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Benefits

• Company Caddy Van (Tax Free)
• Mobile phone
• Tablet
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Clear path of progression

Key Skills

Sales Experience,Direct Sales,retail Experience,Hospitality Experience,Management Experience,Process Improvement,Outside Sales,Team Management,Kaizen,Leadership Experience,Public Speaking,Supervising Experience

Employment Type

Full-Time

Required Experience

Manager

Vacancy

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