Area Sales Manager

Recruit4talent; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing platform

Flexible hours

28 days holidays

Job summary

Recruit4talent is seeking an Area Sales Manager to cover North East England & Scotland on a field basis. You will identify and develop new business opportunities while managing existing customers, promoting premium edgeband and decorative boards to furniture manufacturers and related users.

The role requires strong relationships, industry knowledge, and the ability to work independently. A structured sales approach and CRM experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Proven interior furniture components industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of decorative boards and distribution channels.
• Experience selling premium products to SMEs and building industry networks.
• Sales-driven, relationship focused and self-motivated.
• Ability to work independently in a field-based role.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prospect new business opportunities within the North East England & Scotland region.
• Manage an established customer portfolio.
• Promote premium edgeband and decorative boards to furniture manufacturers and users.
• Utilise CRM to track customer and competitor insights.
• Stay informed on market trends to drive ongoing success.

Skills

Relationship building

New business development

Account management

KBB sector knowledge

Strong communication

CRM proficiency

Industry networking

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Area Sales Manager sought by the Interior Solutions division of a £multibillion plastics manufacturer with close to 200 locations worldwide, to cover the North East of England and Scotland.

Your role as Area Sales Manager:

Based on patch within the region, as Area Sales Manager for the North East & Scotland, your duties will include:

• 60% of time dedicated to identifying, prospecting, and developing new business opportunities
• 40% of time managing an established customer portfolio
• Promoting the Company's premium product range to furniture manufacturers and users of decorative melamine boards, primarily within the KBB sector
• Contributing to a team focused on promoting a comprehensive product portfolio, including edgeband, acrylic surfaces, and tambour storage systems, across a diverse customer base
• Demonstrating the ability to understand and interpret customer needs, adopt a disciplined approach to prospecting and follow‑up
• Effectively utilising CRM systems to track customer and competitor insights
• Staying informed about market trends and developments will also be key to your ongoing success

Your experience as an Area Sales Manager:

• Proven experience within the interior furniture components industry
• Strong market knowledge of decorative boards and associated distribution channels
• Experience in manufacturing, distributing or selling edgeband products, or machinery for producing edgeband and decorative boards, is highly desirable
• Experience of selling premium products to SMEs, with an established network of industry contacts
• A sales-driven and naturally engaging individual who excels in building relationships and enjoys regular customer interaction
• Comfortable working with strategic sales plans with ability to confidently present products based on their quality, benefits, and technical features
• Highly organised, self‑motivated, and results‑focused
• Ability to thrive in an independent, field‑based role
• Candidates with direct experience in a similar position within a decorative board, edgeband, or machinery manufacturer will have a distinct advantage.

Salary & Benefits:

• Up to £46,752 salary
• Up to 50% bonus (max 40% paid quarterly + max 10% on individual targets, paid annually)
• £8,000 per annum car allowance (£663 per month)
• £180 per annum broadband allowance (£15 per month)
• Flexible hours (core hours 10am-3pm)
• Time off in lieu
• Enhanced Pension Scheme (e.g. Min 3% EE & 6% ER, Mid 4% EE & 8% ER and Max EE 5% & ER 10%)
• Life Assurance (3x salary) if enrolled in above
• Private Medical Insurance & Health Cash Plan (P11D Benefit with option to add family for an additional fee)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Free flu jabs
• Health & wellbeing platform
• 32 days holidays including bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 2 years' service
• Option to buy and sell holiday (up to 5 days)
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Long service awards
• Employee assistance programme
• Internal training academy
• Access to external training and supported education
• Social culture and events

Area Sales Manager - North East England & Scotland

On patch in North East England or Scotland - Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Sunderland, Durham, Stockton-on-Tees, , Carlington, Redcar, Hartlepool, Carlisle, Blyth Harrogate, York, Hull, Dundee, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Stirling, Kilmarnock, Aberdeen etc.

Up to £46,752 + £8K car allowance + up to 50% bonus + excellent benefits