Area Sales Manager

Crossley Scott; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive basic salary with uncapped commission

Pension and additional benefits

Ongoing training and product development

Clear career progression

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to enhance market presence in London and the South East. This field-based role involves developing relationships with wholesalers, contractors, and specifiers to drive sales for lighting products. Candidates should have over 3 years of sales experience in the lighting or electrical industry and demonstrate excellent communication and relationship-building skills. The role offers a competitive salary, commission, and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years proven experience in sales within the lighting or electrical industry.
• Strong understanding of the London construction and specification market.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow sales across a defined London territory.
• Develop relationships with wholesalers, contractors, consultants, and key accounts.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities.
• Promote lighting products into commercial and residential projects.
• Deliver product presentations and on-site support.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity.

Skills

Sales experience in lighting or electrical industry

Relationship-building skills

Communication skills

Understanding of London construction market

Self-motivated and target-driven

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Area Sales Manager – Lighting

Location: London & South East

Salary: Competitive + Commission + Benefits

Sector: Lighting / Electrical / Architectural Lighting

The Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and driven Area Sales Manager to grow and manage their presence across London and the South East. This is a field-based role focused on developing relationships, winning new business, and increasing sales across our lighting product portfolio.

You will work closely with electrical wholesalers, contractors, consultants, and specifiers, acting as the face of the business in your territory.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow sales across a defined London territory
• Develop strong relationships with wholesalers, contractors, consultants, and key accounts
• Identify and convert new business opportunities
• Promote and specify lighting products into commercial and residential projects
• Deliver product presentations and on-site support where required
• Achieve and exceed agreed sales targets
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and project pipelines
• Maintain accurate CRM records and sales forecasts

About You

• +3 years proven experience in sales within the lighting or electrical industry
• Strong understanding of the London construction and specification market
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and commercially minded
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable working independently in a field-based role
• Full UK driving licence

What We Offer

• Competitive basic salary with uncapped commission
• Pension and additional benefits
• Ongoing training and product development
• Clear career progression within a growing business

How to Apply

If you are a motivated sales professional looking to take the next step in the lighting industry, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a brief covering statement outlining your suitability for the role.