Area Sales Manager

TalentTech Recruitment Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established recruitment agency is seeking an Area Sales Manager to oversee the South West Territory in the automotive equipment sector. The role involves developing customer relationships within automotive repairs and the broader motor industry. Candidates should have proven B2B sales experience and a full driver's license. The role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 plus an OTE of £10k - £20k, company vehicle, and additional benefits.

Benefits

Company car

Pension

Healthcare cashback scheme

Career progression

25 days holiday plus stats

Qualifications

• Proven track record in B2B sales.
• Ability to manage a sales territory effectively.
• Full driver's license required.
• Eligible to work in the UK indefinitely.

Responsibilities

• Grow and develop the customer base.
• Manage automotive repair and bodyshop relationships.
• Balance between new business acquisition and account management.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Confidence in sales environment

Credibility building

Personable and memorable

Job description

Area Sales Manager

Automotive Equipment & Consumables - South West Territory

Bristol, Bath, Swindon, Bournemouth, Exeter

35,000 - 45,000 Basic Salary, OTE 10k - 20k + Vehicle + Benefits

• Do you have experience of managing a sales territory?
• Have you got B2B sales experience?
• Do you have an interest in the automotive repairs industry?

If you've answered yes to above, read on for this interesting opportunity targeting the automotive industry in South West England.

Your Role as an Area Sales Manager

• You'll be responsible for growing and developing the customer base.
• 50% of the role will be dealing with automotive repair, and bodyshops (end‑user), whilst the other 50% will be the wider motor industry through distribution customers like Motor Factors.
• The role is a nice blend of new business and account management.
• Typical account values range from 5k - 20k.

Ideal Background for the Area Sales Manager Position

• Above all, you'll have proven B2B sales experience.
• You'll be confident and enjoy the thrill of a sales environment, with a new business focus.
• Able to build credibility and manage a territory.
• Being personable and memorable.
• A full drivers licence.
• Right to work in the UK indefinitely as sponsorship will not be provided.

The Company recruiting for the Area Sales Manager

• An established manufacturer of machinery for the vehicle accident and repair sector.
• Renowned for their range of automotive repair systems.
• 60+ years industry experience.
• Seeking a driven and determined sales professional with welding equipment and consumables knowledge to target their market.

The Package for the Area Sales Manager

• 35,000 - 45,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
• OTE 10k - 20k.
• Company Car & Credit Car.
• Pension, phone, laptop/tablet.
• Healthcare cashback scheme.
• Career progression & on‑going training.
• 25 days holiday plus stats.

Please apply for this job online if you are interested and feel you fit the above criteria. John is the main point of contact for the role.