Area Sales Manager

Vivo Talent; Manchester; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lighting solutions provider is seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to drive growth in the Manchester area. You will develop client relationships, promote innovative LED lighting solutions, and identify new business opportunities. This remote field role offers a competitive base salary up to £45K plus uncapped commission. Ideal candidates will have strong sales experience in the lighting sector and excellent negotiation skills.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with uncapped commission

Opportunities for career progression

Support from in-house design team

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in the lighting industry, especially with LED products.
• Strong understanding of the market and client relationships.
• Ability to work independently and travel in the North West region.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with new and existing clients.
• Promote comprehensive lighting solutions focusing on LED strips.
• Identify new business opportunities and drive sales.
• Collaborate with the lighting design team.

Skills

Sales experience in the lighting industry

Understanding of LED strip lighting

Client relationship building

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

Overview

Area Sales Manager – Location: Manchester, North West (Remote). Salary: £40K-£45K base, OTE up to £100K+ (uncapped commission) + Car allowance.

About Company
Join rapidly growing lighting solutions provider, specializing in architectural lighting, linear lighting and commercial LED strips. With a strong presence in both the UK and Europe, they offer innovative lighting products to the commercial, architectural, and industrial sectors.

We are seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to join a dynamic team and expand our presence in the South West UK region. If you enjoy working in the evolving lighting industry and ready to drive sales in a competitive market, this role may be right for you.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with new and existing clients, including wholesalers, contractors, and specifiers.
• Promote brand's comprehensive lighting solutions, focusing on LED strips.
• Identify new business opportunities and drive sales growth in the North West region.
• Collaborate with the in-house lighting design team to deliver tailored lighting solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in the lighting industry, particularly with LED strip, Neon Flex, LED Flex lighting products.
• Strong understanding of the market, with a track record of building successful client relationships.
• Ability to work independently, with flexibility for remote work and travel within the North West region.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience selling to electrical wholesalers or working in similar lighting product categories.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary (up to £45K) with uncapped commission potential.
• Opportunities for career progression in a fast-growing company.
• Support from our dedicated in-house design team.
• This is a field based remote role

If you are ready to make your mark in the lighting industry and drive growth in Manchester and surrounding areas, please apply today.