Area Sales Manager

SFR Recruitment Solutions; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an Area Sales Manager in Watford, UK. The successful candidate will be responsible for building relationships, generating new business, and managing the entire sales cycle to meet sales targets. Candidates with field sales experience and strong communication skills are encouraged to apply. This role offers opportunities for career growth within a dynamic sales environment.

Qualifications

• Field sales experience required, ideally in relevant industries.
• Strong communication skills are essential for client relationships.
• Basic IT literacy is needed for reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain strong client relationships.
• Identify and pursue new business sales opportunities.
• Manage the entire sales cycle from contact to after-sales support.
• Plan and execute sales strategies within the territory.

Skills

Field sales experience

Good communication skills

IT literate, mainly with Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Area Sales Manager - Southeast. Role Summary: Area Sales Manager, Primary duties include building relationships with fabricators, generating new business, and meeting sales targets. This role involves understanding customer needs, presenting products, closing sales, and providing after-sales service. We are open to candidates from product manufacturers selling to distributors and reseller accounts.

Responsibilities

• Building Relationships: Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with existing and potential clients within the designated territory.
• Generating New Business: Identifying and pursuing new sales opportunities, often through appointed meetings & cold calling.
• Meeting Sales Targets: Achieving and exceeding sales budgets and objectives within the territory.
• Product Knowledge: Understanding the company's products or services thoroughly to effectively present them to customers (prior knowledge not essential).
• Sales Process: Managing the entire sales cycle, from initial contact to closing the sale and providing after-sales support.
• Customer Service: Addressing customer inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Territory Management: Planning and executing sales strategies within the assigned territory to maximize sales potential.
• Reporting and Analysis: Maintaining accurate records of sales activities, analysing results, and reporting on performance.
• Industry Trends: Staying informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging market opportunities.

Experience & Qualifications

• Field sales experience.
• Good communication skills.
• IT literate, mainly with Microsoft Office.

If you are interested in this position, please contact SFR Recruitment Solutions for a complete job description and a confidential conversation.