Area Sales Manager

Morepeople 01780; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected horticultural supplier in the UK is seeking an Area Sales Manager to enhance growth in South East England. The role involves managing sales in the territory, fostering client relationships, and pursuing new business opportunities within the garden centre sector. Applicants should have strong sales experience and a passion for customer service. This is a home-based position offering a competitive salary and flexibility, ideal for self-motivated individuals looking to make an impact in a well-known brand.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Flexibility and autonomy

Qualifications

• Experience selling into the garden centre industry or strong field sales experience in a similar sector.
• Proven track record of hitting and exceeding sales targets.
• Self-motivated with a passion for customer service.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow sales across your designated territory.
• Capture orders and optimise merchandising in-store.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Research and pursue new business opportunities.
• Meet and exceed KPIs, providing sales reports.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales experience

Customer service

Commercial awareness

Job description

Area Sales Manager

South East England
£32-40k DOE

Are you a natural relationship builder with a passion for sales and the garden centre industry? Do you want to work with a company whose products are loved by gardeners across the UK?

This well-established and respected horticultural supplier is looking for a new Area Sales Manager to join their team and drive growth across the South East region.

As Area Sales Manager, you'll be the face of the brand in your region-building strong relationships, identifying new opportunities, and ensuring products are merchandised to perfection.

What's the Job?

• You'll manage and grow sales across your designated territory, working with existing customers and developing new business.
• You'll be responsible for capturing orders, optimising merchandising, and ensuring product visibility in-store.
• You'll build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and brand ambassador.
• You'll proactively research and pursue new business opportunities within the garden centre sector.
• You'll meet and exceed KPIs, providing regular sales reports and competitor insights.
• You'll work from home and be out in the field, so being based in the East of England is essential.

What Do I Need?

• Experience selling into the garden centre industry is ideal, but not essential if you have strong field sales experience in a similar sector.
• A proven track record of hitting and exceeding sales targets.
• A self-motivated, driven attitude with a passion for delivering excellent customer service.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to spot and act on opportunities.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel across the region.

Benefits:

• Join a well-known, respected brand with a loyal customer base.
• Work independently with the support of a collaborative team.
• Opportunity to make a real impact and grow your career.
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Home-based role with flexibility and autonomy.

How to Apply:

Apply with your CV below. For an informal chat, give Brian a call on 01780 480530 or email [e-mail]. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date-send what you have, and we can go from there.

Job Ref: BM/19907