Area Sales Manager

Mana Resourcing Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a dynamic Area Sales Manager to join their team. This role focuses on nurturing existing client relationships while actively seeking new business opportunities through various channels. With a hybrid working model, you will have the flexibility to work from home while utilizing a company car, phone, and laptop. If you are driven and determined to succeed in a business-to-business sales environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact in a thriving organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in business-to-business sales is essential.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills required.

Responsibilities

• Visit existing clients and develop new business leads.
• Manage the sales pipeline and generate appointments.

Skills

Business-to-business field sales experience

Customer relationship building

Excellent customer service skills

Sales pipeline management

Proficiency in MS Word

Proficiency in MS Excel

Proficiency in MS Outlook

Job description

JOB TITLE: Area Sales Manager
LOCATION: Bristol
SALARY: GBP40,000 (+ commission)
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
MUST HAVES: Previous business-to-business field sales experience.

About the Company

Our client is a well-established supplier and manufacturer of materials handling and storage equipment. They offer over 45,000 product lines, including PPE, screen protectors, recycling and waste bins, ladders, flooring, matting, cleaning and hygiene equipment, office furniture, access equipment, safety and security products, and more.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

1. Visiting mainly existing clients.
2. Developing new business leads through cold calling, referrals, social media, and networking, which will constitute 25% of your clients.
3. Generating appointments for follow-up in the field.
4. Developing and actively managing the sales pipeline.
5. Working from home with a hybrid car, phone, and laptop.

Candidate Profile

Our client seeks strong sales applicants with experience in:

• Business-to-business field sales environment.
• Selling a wide range of products to businesses, potentially including technical parts or stationery.
• Building personal customer relationships.
• Being driven and determined to generate and convert business opportunities.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Additional Information

Alternative job titles include: Business Development Manager, Sales Executive, Field Sales Account Manager, Sales, Field Sales Manager, Field Sales Rep, Field Sales Executive, Technical Sales, Area Sales, Area Manager, Senior Sales Executive, Senior Sales Consultant, B2B Sales, Business to Business Sales.

This role is accessible from Bristol, Gloucester, Bath, Cardiff, Swansea, and Exeter.

Mana Resourcing specializes in recruitment within Engineering, Sales, IT, and Commercial sectors, supporting modern businesses and candidates alike.