Area Sales Manager

Manesis Search & Selection; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in the UK is looking for an experienced Area Sales Manager for the South West region. You will focus on managing and growing relationships within the UK construction industry, driving sales through dynamic customer engagement. Applicants should have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role and a strong understanding of technical sales. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and develop your own customer base in an autonomous working environment.

Benefits

Starting salary £45k-£55k

Bonus

Car

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as an Area Sales Manager or similar role.
• Experience in selling products or services in the UK construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow existing customer base.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Develop partnership approach with customers.

Skills

Sales in construction industry

Customer relationship management

Technical sales

Proactive approach

Communication skills

Job description

Area Sales Manager

Starting salary 45k-55k, bonus, car, 25 days holiday.

Area Sales Manager - South West

• Are you a dynamic, energetic and hungry Area Sales Manager, ready for your next challenge?
• My client specialises in supplying products to the UK construction industry, via merchants and distributors, as well as directly to contractors.
• Working as part of a dynamic field based team as Area Sales Manager for the South West, you will focus on retaining, managing and growing the your existing customer base, as well as identifying and pursuing new business opportunties.
• Developing a partnership approach with customers, you will add value to relationships by supporting and encouraging their activities.
• A background in selling products or services in to the UK construction industry is essential to secure your success in this role.
• With at least 2 years experience as an Area Sales Manager or similar, you will be used to dealing with technical aspects and sales of products.
• This is a genuine opportunity to develop an existing role and really make it your own by forging and growing your own relationships and customer base.
• The working environment is one of great autonomy requiring a proactive approach to managing the opportunities in the region.
• Naturally persuasive, creative and self-motivated, you will be able to recognise opportunities and use your own initiative to convert these into sales.
• You will have an open communication style; friendly, conscientious and committed - above all you will be a team player.

If you are looking for an exciting new opportunity as my Client's new Area Sales Manager, please apply quoting reference VR/05964.