Area Sales Manager

SFR Recruitment Solutions; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Area Sales Manager for the North region. The role focuses on building relationships with fabricators, generating new business, and meeting sales targets. Candidates should have field sales experience and effective communication skills. This position offers opportunities in a dynamic sales environment with a focus on customer satisfaction and territory management.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities.
• Achieve and exceed sales budgets within territory.
• Thoroughly understand company products for effective presentation.
• Manage the entire sales cycle from contact to closing.
• Address customer inquiries and resolve issues.
• Plan and execute sales strategies to maximize potential.
• Maintain records of sales activities and analyze results.
• Stay informed about industry trends and competitor activities.

Skills

Field sales experience

Good communication skills

IT literate mainly with Microsoft Office

Job description

Area Sales Manager - North

Overview

Area Sales Manager, Primary duties include building relationships with fabricators, generating new business, and meeting sales targets. This role involves understanding customer needs, presenting products, closing sales, and providing after-sales service. We are open to candidates from product manufacturers selling to distributors and re seller accounts.

Responsibilities

• Building Relationships: Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with existing and potential clients within the designated territory.
• Generating New Business: Identifying and pursuing new sales opportunities, often through appointed meetings & cold calling.
• Meeting Sales Targets: Achieving and exceeding sales budgets and objectives within the territory.
• Product Knowledge: Understanding the company\'s products or services thoroughly to effectively present them to customers (prior knowledge not essential).
• Sales Process: Managing the entire sales cycle, from initial contact to closing the sale and providing after-sales support.
• Customer Service: Addressing customer inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Territory Management: Planning and executing sales strategies within the assigned territory to maximize sales potential.
• Reporting and Analysis: Maintaining accurate records of sales activities, analysing results, and reporting on performance.
• Industry Trends: Staying informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging market opportunities.

Experience

• Field sales experience.
• Good communication skills.
• IT literate mainly with Microsoft Office.

If you are interested in this position, please contact SFR Recruitment Solutions for a complete job description and a confidential conversation.