Area Sales Manager

Simmonsigns; St Albans; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in road safety solutions is seeking an Area Sales Manager for the Southeast region. The successful candidate will manage relationships with clients, identify their needs, and provide tailored solutions. It's essential to have a strong track record in sales management and excellent communication skills. The role includes travel and offers a competitive salary along with additional benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus package

Company car

Individual personal development

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

25 days holidays

Qualifications

• Experience managing professional relationships.
• Ability to identify sales opportunities.
• Previous account and sales management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with clients.
• Identify client needs and deliver solutions.
• Own and manage KPI targets.
• Produce detailed sales and business plans.

Skills

Professional relationship management

Strong communication skills

Identifying sales and commercial opportunities

Proven track record of sales management

Technical understanding of electrically installed products

Strong presentation skills

Job description

Overview

Are you an Areas Sales Manager or Account Manager passionate about road safety and ready to make a meaningful impact in the Southeast region? Look no further! We are a leading company specialising in road sign safety solutions, dedicated to ensuring safer roads for everyone. As we expand our operations, we are seeking a dynamic and driven individual to join us as an Area Sales Manager for the Southeast territory.

Benefits

• Owner-managed, mid-sized family company
• Competitive salary and annual bonus package
• Company car
• Individual personal development and technical training
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• 25 days Holidays

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with existing and future clients.
• Identify the needs of the client and deliver solutions based on their expectations and to specification.
• Own, manage and report on KPI targets.
• Total ownership and development of an opportunity pipeline.
• Present detailed sales figures and commitments at monthly meetings.
• Achieve provide monthly reports.
• Provide product innovation feedback from customer interactions.
• Promote and maintain the company brand, vision and standards.
• New customer acquisition via additional routes to market for new product lines.
• Plan and conduct face to face meetings with clients, prospects and fellow professionals.
• Offer technical advice, training and service support, including product management.
• Working at trade events, seminars and exhibitions to increase awareness.
• Work in partnership with the internal customer service and supporting teams.
• Reporting directly to the National Sales Manager.
• Produce detailed sales and business plans.
• Respond and support the tender process.
• Effectively navigate and utilise CRM software to manage and maintain client relationships, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.

Profile of an Area Sales Manager

• Professional relationship management experience and strong communication skills.
• Able to identify sales and commercial opportunities.
• Proven track record of account and sales management.
• A technical understanding of electrically installed products.
• Strong presentation skills, presenting at all levels of a business.
• Flexibility to travel as needed

If you are an experienced Area Sales Manager and have the desire, ambition and interest in this role then please apply