Area Sales Manager - Fire Protection

Flow Control Engineering; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fire safety solutions is seeking an Area Sales Manager to oversee sales in the North of the UK. The role involves managing customer accounts, promoting sales targets, and being the corporate representative in the region. Ideal candidates will have proven external sales experience in the fire protection industry and excellent communication skills. This role offers opportunities for career growth and autonomy.

Qualifications

• Proven external sales experience within the fire protection industry.
• Knowledge of automatic suppression systems, sprinklers etc.
• Ability to travel freely across the region.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Sales Director to manage sales in the territory effectively.
• Communicate with key accounts through various channels.
• Plan and promote sales of all products offered.

Skills

Proven external sales experience within the fire protection industry

Excellent communication and rapport-building skills

Ability to use initiative when working alone

Problem solving

Job description

Overview

Our client is an international leader in the fire sprinkler manufacturing industry. They are looking for an Area Sales Manager to manage the North of the UK.

Responsibilities

• To work with the Sales Director in managing sales to the territory in the most effective way, promoting and achieving sales targets
• The main corporate representative for the company in the region
• The principle contact for nominated key accounts, communicating via written correspondence, telephone and direct visitation
• Responsibility for management of customer accounts for sales orders, quotations, commercial, technical queries and general issues
• Research gather and act upon market information within those nominated regions
• Plan, prioritise and promote sales of all products offered by the Company
• Manage the pricing policy in accordance with company directives
• Assist the customer service team and credit function with general account issues ensuring accurate flow of information
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date Customer Records, including all contact information and Price Lists with CRM system
• Sales forecasting and budgeting for nominated accounts
• Assist with any local approval processes
• Manage and attend regional exhibitions and shows
• Adhere to all company policies with relevance to ethical and antibribery policy

Qualifications

• Proven external sales experience within the fire protection industry
• Knowledge of automatic suppression systems, sprinklers etc.
• Ability to travel freely across the region
• Excellent communication and rapport-building skills
• Ability to use initiative when working alone
• Problem solving
• Ability to organise workload, time and travel management