Area Sales Manager

Sealey Group; Exeter; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Staff discount on Sealey products

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Sealey Group is seeking an Area Sales Manager to cover the South West. You will sell to distributors, manage 200+ accounts, and expand both new and existing customer relationships across Cornwall, Devon and West Somerset.

The role requires a proven track record in field sales, strong communication, and the ability to meet targets. A UK driving licence and computer literacy are essential, with a competitive package and benefits available.

Qualifications

• Experience direct selling into independent distributors within the range industry or automotive aftermarket.
• A proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and KPIs.
• Full understanding of the sales process and ability to develop lasting customer relationships.
• Strong communication skills and ability to present samples and promotions.
• Must live on patch covering Cornwall, Devon and West Somerset with a full UK driving licence.
• Proficient computer literacy and ability to use standard software.

Responsibilities

• Selling a range of products into distribution channels.
• Managing an account list in excess of 200 customers.
• Expanding new and existing customer accounts.
• Negotiating the sales process; showing samples and promotions, and obtaining orders.
• Providing and maintaining high standards of customer care.

Skills

Direct selling

Sales targets

Sales process

KPI achievement

Account management

Relationship building

Results driven

Samples handling

Automotive aftermarket

UK driving licence

Computer literacy

Excellent communication

Job description

Here at Sealey we have a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our Sales team as we are now recruiting for an Area Sales Manager to work across the South West.In return, you will receive a competitive salary plus bonus and benefits.

The Company

Would you like to work for one of the UK’s leading hand, power tool, and equipment distributors? Established since 1978, Sealey are the preferred choice for the trade within the automotive, agricultural, motorcycle, industrial and engineering market sectors.

Responsibilities as our Area Sales Manager will include:

• Selling a range of products into distribution
• Managing an account list in excess of 200 customers
• Expanding new and existing customer accounts
• Negotiating the sales process; showing samples, offering promotions and asking for orders
• Provide and maintain the highest standards of customer care

What we’re looking for in our Area Sales Manager:

• Experience direct selling into independent distributors within a similar industry
• A track record of achieving sales targets
• A full understanding of the sales process
• The ability to meet KPI’s
• The ability to develop and maintain flourishing customer relationships
• To be results driven
• Enjoy working with samples
• Relish the challenge of exceeding targets
• Ideally have an automotive aftermarket or tool industry background
• Must live “on patch” (Cornwall, Devon, West Somerset)
• A full UK driving licence
• Computer literacy
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits our Area Sales Manager will receive:

• Comprehensive training on our telephone and computer systems and business processes
• 22 days holiday rising to 25 days after qualifying period (pro-rata for part-time hours), plus Public Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Health cash plan
• Staff discount on Dellonda and Sealey products
• Free on-site parking