Area Sales Manager

HR GO Recruitment; Leicester Forest East; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Area Sales Manager to manage customer relationships and develop new business in the Midlands area. The ideal candidate will have sales experience in the construction industry and a self-motivated approach to achieving targets. Responsibilities include managing customer relationships, tracking sales opportunities, and utilizing Salesforce CRM. Experience in negotiating and securing specifications is essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive sales and specification experience in the construction industry.
• Proven ability to secure specifications and maintain profit margins.

Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance customer relationships, maximising potential accounts.
• Develop new business relationships with main contractors.
• Evaluate, quote, and follow up on identified projects.
• Conduct customer visits based on new inquiries.
• Stay updated on competitor activity for strategic decisions.
• Manage forecasted sales/project lists weekly.

Skills

Self-motivated

Organised

Sales experience in construction industry

Negotiation skills

Customer relationship management

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Job Specification

Job Title: Area Sales Manager (Field-based)

Location: West Midlands

Hours: Monday-Friday

Salary: NEG DOE

My client is currently looking for a field-based account manager to look after existing business and follow up on leads for new business. You will work from home and cover the Midlands area, planning your daily, weekly, and monthly activities to help you achieve your targets. The ideal candidate will have a background in supplying the construction industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Relationship Management: - Manage and enhance customer relationships, maximising potential accounts.
• Develop new business relationships with main contractors and end clients, ensuring effective communication of product benefits.
• Project Management: - Evaluate, quote, and follow up on identified projects until a WIN or LOSE status is reached.
• Conduct customer visits based on new inquiries and assess their business potential.
• Technical Knowledge: - Develop and maintain a comprehensive technical knowledge of the product range to enhance sales potential.
• Stay updated on competitor activity and report back for strategic decision-making.
• Sales Tracking: - Manage forecasted sales/project lists weekly to monitor performance and opportunities.
• Utilise the Salesforce CRM system to track opportunities within the assigned geographical region, ensuring all key stakeholders are engaged.

Key Skills & Experience

• Self-motivated, organised, and able to plan effectively
• Enthusiastic, passionate, and dedicated to delivering results efficiently.
• Extensive sales and specification experience in the construction industry.
• Proven ability to secure specifications, negotiate effectively, and maintain profit margins.

Call Nicola @ HRGO recruitment for more information on 0151 4393051 or email [e-mail]