Area Sales Manager

TipTopJob; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a driven Area Sales Manager to join a leading European manufacturer of multi-point locking systems. This role focuses on expanding market share by engaging with fabricators and distributors, leveraging your expertise in sales and technical solutions. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and professional excellence, with a supportive culture that fosters career growth through coaching and mentoring. If you're a self-motivated individual with a passion for sales and a proven track record in the fenestration market, this position offers a rewarding challenge with ample prospects for advancement.

Benefits

Bonus

Company Car or Allowance

Contributory Pension

Life Assurance

25 Days Holiday plus Stats

Qualifications

• Proven track record in selling solutions in the fenestration market.
• Self-motivated and entrepreneurial with excellent team player skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business in targeted sectors like Composite and Timber Fire Door.
• Achieve or exceed turnover targets for new and existing business.

Skills

Sales Management

Business Development

Technical Expertise

Account Management

Presentation Skills

Job description

A European leading manufacturer of multi point locking systems has a fantastic opportunity for a professional Area Sales Manager to join their team, with an objective to increase market share by selling directly to fabricators and distributors.

BASIC SALARY: A£45,000- A£50,000

BENEFITS:

1. Bonus
2. Company Car or Allowance
3. Contributory Pension
4. Life Assurance
5. 25 Days Holiday plus Stats

LOCATION: South East

COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Reading, Southampton, Tunbridge, Chelmsford, Southend, North London, South London, Staines, Sidcup

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The role has been created due to current company growth as well as the promotion of the current Sales Manager and we are now looking to strengthen with an additional Area Sales Manager.

The purpose of the Area Sales Manager role is to achieve growth targets in designated territories while actively promoting the company's reputation for professional excellence, rapid service, technical innovation, and partnership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Generate new business within targeted sectors including Composite and Timber Fire Door the Retail and Trade sectors, New Build, and Aluminium fabricators, while managing the Distributor network efficiently.
2. Identify new prospects and report on opportunities to the Sales Director.
3. Identify and promote new product development opportunities to commercial clients and prospects, using real-world solutions to maintain our niche position.
4. Achieve or exceed turnover targets for new and existing business, maintaining pricing at or above market levels.
5. Produce forecasts for anticipated new project/product demand, tracking both upward and downward trends.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

1. Proven track record of success selling solutions or products into the windows, doors, fenestration and fabrication market.
2. Excellent account manager but also a proven new business developer.
3. A competent presenter, able to present the company's image professionally at all levels, from architectural practices through to "down to earth" contractors.
4. The person that all fabricators, distributors and contractors within your area turn to for advice when they have a problem - because they believe you are the technical expert.
5. Real 'can-do' attitude.
6. Self-motivated, ambitious, entrepreneurial, with excellent team player skills.

THE COMPANY:

We are a world leading manufacturing group supplying innovative multi point locking systems direct to door and window manufacturers, through specification to architectural practices and building contractors as well as via established distributor and retail channels.

We manufacture at 4 sites and distribute from a further 5 across Europe.

We are at the forefront of innovation and our products offer clients the full spectrum of solutions.

PROSPECTS:

1. The opportunity to join a brand leading name and Europe wide manufacturer.
2. The company has an active policy of promotion from within and offers the genuine opportunity to develop your career.
3. This position will be challenging but also tremendously rewarding. Coaching, mentoring and training are an integral part of the company's culture.

INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.

Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct.

REF: IP17922, Wallace Hind Selection