Area Sales Manager

Scarlet Selection; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturer is seeking a Field Sales Executive to cover the Midlands and parts of Wales, including Birmingham, Coventry, and Northampton. This consultative sales role involves managing an established account base, growing these accounts, and winning new business. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in field sales and possess strong time management skills. The company offers a positive culture and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Field Sales Executive.
• Experience in securing face-to-face appointments.
• Strong organization and excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Grow and develop existing accounts in your area.
• Visit customers based on a call plan on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
• Prepare quotes for customers on Mondays and Fridays.

Skills

Consultative sales

Account management

Time management

Sales persistence

Professional demeanor

Job description

Overview

Field Sales Executive/Area Sales Manager

Location – Covering the Midlands and parts of Wales. Ideally you will be situated in Birmingham, Coventry, Northampton, or Warwick.

Opportunity

Opportunity to work for a well established manufacturer of premium products who sell to a wide range of industries. This role is a consultative sales role for an experienced Field Sales Executive to sell into a wide range of industries including government, leisure and corporate.

Responsibilities

• You will inherit an established account base in the area and will be required to grow and develop these accounts as well as win new business.
• Work from home on Mondays and Fridays; prepare quotes for customers and book appointments for the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, when you will be out visiting customers on a call plan.
• Manage a very large area, requiring strong organisation and excellent time management skills.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years experience working as a Field Sales Executive.
• Ideally experience selling to customer bases where persistence is needed to secure face-to-face appointments, such as government departments.
• Professional, friendly, and able to prioritise work responsibilities.

Notes

This is a lovely company with a great culture, giving the right person a genuine opportunity to thrive here.