Area Sales Manager (Derby, Leicester, Rutland and Nottingham)

TieTalent; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international lighting brand is seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager for the Northern Region. The ideal candidate will manage a portfolio of electrical wholesale accounts and drive new business opportunities. Responsibilities include maintaining customer relationships, delivering product training, and tracking sales performance. This position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 plus bonus, a company car, and additional benefits such as healthcare and pension.

Benefits

Company car

Healthcare

Pension

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in account-based sales, preferably in electrical wholesale.
• Proactive mindset and strong communication skills are required.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow an existing customer base of electrical wholesalers.
• Develop strong relationships with branch managers, buyers, and trade counters.
• Identify and convert new project opportunities.

Skills

Account Management

Sales

Job description

About

Area Sales Manager - Northern Region £45k + Bonus | Company Car | Leading International Lighting Brand

Our client, a global leader in LED lighting solutions, is seeking a motivated and commercially astute Area Sales Manager to join their Northern Region team. This field-based role covers Derby, Leicester, Rutland, and Nottingham, managing a portfolio of wholesale accounts and driving new business opportunities with contractors. The company is well-established and trusted within the electrical wholesale market, known for high-performance lighting solutions and excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage and grow an existing customer base of electrical wholesalers.
2. Develop strong relationships with branch managers, buyers, and trade counters.
3. Identify and convert new project opportunities, maintaining a healthy pipeline.
4. Deliver product training and demonstrations to support specification and sales.
5. Collaborate with contractors to enhance brand visibility and preference.
6. Track and report monthly performance, identifying key variances and opportunities.
7. Represent the brand at trade shows and industry events.
8. Contribute to divisional sales meetings with updates, insights, and ideas.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have experience in account-based sales, preferably within electrical wholesale. Knowledge of the lighting sector is advantageous but not essential. A proactive mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently are required.

Package Includes

• £45,000 basic salary (depending on experience) + bonus
• Company car, laptop, mobile, company credit card
• Healthcare, pension, 22 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service), and more

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Account Management
• Sales

Work Experience

• Business Developer / Sales Development Representative
• (Key) Account Manager / Executive
• Sales Manager / Director of Sales

Languages

• English