Area Sales Manager

Adecco; Essex; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in recreational space design is seeking an Area Sales Manager to build relationships with local authorities and schools. This role offers a competitive salary, uncapped bonuses, and a supportive work environment. The ideal candidate will have strong sales experience, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to business development. Join a respected brand committed to community impact through quality projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Uncapped bonus potential

Company car

Excellent pension scheme

Full training and ongoing support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a sales or business development role.
• Strong organizational skills with proactive diary management.
• Excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with existing clients.
• Develop strategies and submit tenders and quotations.
• Manage sales targets effectively.
• Conduct site surveys and prepare design briefs.

Skills

Sales and business development

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Communication

Job description

Overview

Are you, self-motivated, target-driven sales professional looking for a meaningful role where your work creates lasting impact in local communities?

We have a fantastic and rarely available opportunity for a high-performing Area Sales Manager to join our client, a leading name in the design and installation of playgrounds and recreational spaces. With a strong business foundation in the area, this role offers huge potential for growth and development.

Reporting to: National Sales Manager - Covering Essex, North London, Hertfordshire & Buckinghamshire

Part of: A supportive, UK-wide sales team

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, particularly within Local Authorities, schools, and community organisations
• Take a hands-on approach in developing strategy and submitting tenders and quotations
• Proactively manage your diary to ensure consistent achievement of sales targets
• Follow up on leads and marketing initiatives to introduce new clients to the business
• Conduct site surveys, preparing accurate costings and tailored design briefs that meet client needs

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a sales or business development role (B2B or public sector experience desirable)
• Strong organisational skills with a proactive approach to diary and pipeline management
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• IT literate and numerate, with confidence in preparing proposals and engaging with stakeholders
• Customer-focused, with a solutions-oriented mindset and commercial awareness

What We Offer

• Competitive basic salary
• Uncapped bonus potential
• Company car
• Excellent pension scheme
• Full training and ongoing support from a dedicated in-house team
• A genuine opportunity to grow with a respected brand that values long-term client relationships over high-volume sales calls
• This is not a high-pressure "number of calls per day" environment; it’s a strategic sales role focused on building meaningful partnerships and delivering high-quality, community-focused projects.

If you're ready to take your sales career to the next level and want to be part of a company that makes a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

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