Area Sales Manager

KBB Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A kitchen solutions provider based in the UK is looking for an experienced Area Sales Manager to cover the North. This role involves managing existing accounts and developing relationships with kitchen retailers, requiring a strong field sales background in the KBB industry. The ideal candidate will possess excellent technical knowledge of kitchens, along with strong communication and negotiation skills. A full UK driving licence is essential, with a competitive salary package offered.

Qualifications

• Proven track record within field sales in the KBB industry.
• Excellent technical understanding of kitchens and design.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop relationships with kitchen retailers and merchants.
• Present kitchens to secure showroom display orders.
• Conduct regular business reviews and performance analysis.

Skills

Proven track record in field sales

Strong communication skills

Technical understanding of kitchens

Account management experience

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Negotiation skills

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Job description

Simon Acres Recruitment are excited to be recruiting for a forward thinking kitchen company who are looking for an Area Sales Manager to cover the North.

Package: 40,000, 55,000 (DOE), 65,000 OTE, plus company car or car allowance.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a well-nurtured patch with some healthy accounts. You will be tasked with looking after and growing existing accounts, with an element of new business involved in the mix.

Key responsibilities:

Building and developing new and existing relationships with kitchen retailers and merchants.

Calling upon retailers and merchants, presenting kitchens with the intention of securing showroom displays orders.

Presenting new products, new colours, and promotional offers.

Acting as primary point of contact for retailers, addressing their inquiries, resolving issues, and proactively identifying opportunities for upselling from competitor brands.

Conducting regular visits, business reviews and performance analysis.

Collaborating with internal teams, marketing, management, etc.

Growing network by identifying and engaging with new potential kitchen retailers/merchants.

Staying updated with industry trends and market developments.

Candidate Requirements:

Proven track record within field sales - selling business to business within the KBB industry.

Existing relationships with kitchen retailers and merchants (very beneficial).

Excellent technical understanding of kitchens and kitchen design.

Sound retail sales account management experience.

Strong communication and presentation skills.

Self-motivated, driven, enthusiastic and pro-active.

Ability to work under pressure and solve problems.

Ability to demonstrate a tenacious and resilient mindset.

Be able to manage time and priorities effectively.

Proficient with MS packages such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.

Full UK driving licence (essential).

Flexible with business travel requirements.

Simon Acres Recruitment are acting as the employment agency in relation to this vacancy.