Area Sales Manager

UBT; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovative business in the UK is looking for an Area Sales Manager to drive sales in the Central Region. This field-based role involves managing relationships with Trade Merchant partners, delivering sales presentations, and achieving sales and profit targets. The ideal candidate should possess strong sales psychology knowledge and exceptional communication skills, along with experience in managing multiple priorities effectively.

Benefits

£35,000-£40,000 basic salary

Up to 10% commission

Car or car allowance

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of sales processes and psychology.
• Exceptional communication and relationship management skills.
• Experience in handling multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with merchant partners.
• Identify growth opportunities and support sales processes.
• Deliver engaging sales presentations.

Skills

Knowledge of sales psychology

Communication skills

Relationship management

Sales tools proficiency (Salesforce, PowerBI)

Advanced sales techniques

Job description

Are you a driven and dynamic sales professional looking to make a real impact? Our client, a leading and innovative business in its field, is seeking a passionate Area Sales Manager for the Central Region. This will be covering Yorkshire, Lincolnshire across to Blackpool and North Wales.

About the Role:

As the Area Sales Manager, you'll manage and nurture relationships with Trade Merchant partners, driving sales growth and exceeding activity targets. You'll utilise your expertise in market trends, product knowledge, and category management to deliver exceptional results. This is a field-based role requiring flexibility and the ability to meet the needs of customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with merchant partners across the territory.
• Identify opportunities for growth and support merchant partners through the sales process.
• Deliver engaging sales presentations showcasing the business's innovative products.
• Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and merchant needs to remain ahead of the curve.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting on Salesforce CRM and management reports.
• Manage visual merchandising and support installations for merchant partners.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to improve underperforming accounts.
• Meet sales and gross profit targets, with a focus on achieving revenue growth
  
  

Requirements

What We're Looking For:

We're seeking a candidate with:

• Strong knowledge of the psychology of sales, sales processes, and tools like Salesforce and PowerBI.
• Exceptional communication and relationship management skills.
• A growth mindset and ability to apply advanced sales techniques.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and deliver outstanding results.
• Experience in visual merchandising and category management is a plus
  
  

Benefits

The Rewards:

• £35,000- £40,000 basic
• Up to 10% commission
• Car or Car allowance
  
  

Location & Hours:

This role is field-based, with working hours from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Occasional flexibility around hours is required to meet customer needs.

If you're ready to take the next step in your sales career and thrive in a role that rewards drive and innovation, we'd love to hear from you!