Area Sales Manager

SFR Recruitment Solutions; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer is seeking an Area Sales Manager to drive sales in the hardware sector. The role includes responsibilities such as securing new business, maintaining industry knowledge, and achieving sales targets. This opportunity is ideal for a driven sales professional looking to grow their career within a forward-thinking company.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales of hardware systems for architectural and specialist door manufacturers.
• Formal sales training.
• Valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Maintain customer database and sales reports.
• Achieve sales targets based on market trends.

Skills

Sales experience in hardware systems

Formal sales training

Contacts with architects

Confident and personable demeanor

Proficiency in PowerPoint presentations

Education

GAI Diploma

Job description

Area Sales Manager

Our client is a leading manufacturer of hinge and hardware products, looking for a highly driven and skilled individual to join their team as an Area Sales Manager.

Role:

As Area Sales Manager, you will be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities, maintaining knowledge of industry standards and procedures.

Responsibilities:

1. Represent the company professionally.
2. Report directly to the Head of Sales.
3. Provide weekly sales reports, collect customer feedback, and conduct market research.
4. Keep the customer database up to date and work on establishing, maintaining, and increasing the customer base, including current dealers, door producers, and developers.
5. Maintain and grow sales of the company's products.
6. Achieve sales targets and goals based on current market trends.
7. Maintain company profitability and sales margins.
8. Evaluate sales data to identify strengths and weaknesses in current products.
9. Identify new business opportunities within other market sectors.
10. Collaborate on projects within the distributor customer base.
11. Possess excellent product and technical knowledge of the product portfolio.
12. Maintain and secure project and product specifications.
13. Support new product development.
14. Promote the company and its products via trade exhibitions.
15. Research and identify marketing opportunities.

Skills & Experience:

• Experience in sales of hardware systems for architectural and specialist door manufacturers.
• Formal sales training.
• Contacts with architects and/or developers.
• Confident and personable demeanor.
• Valid driving license.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint presentations.
• GAI Diploma (desirable, not mandatory).

Why should you apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly skilled sales professional in the construction sector to further develop their career with a forward-thinking company that offers a rewarding culture.

Specializations include: Architectural ironmongery, internal & external doors, access control, windows & door hardware.