Area Sales Manager in City

On Target Recruitment Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Area Sales Manager to drive sales of natural ventilation products in the UK's education sector. The role involves building relationships with architects and contractors, managing orders, and achieving sales targets. Candidates must have proven external sales experience and a proactive approach to learning and development.

Benefits

Salary £40k - £55k

Bonus £15k - £20k

25 Days Holidays plus Bank holidays

Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Company Car

Fuel Card

Training

Qualifications

• Must have experience in an external (field-based) sales role.
• Proven background in an external sales role with the ability to generate new business.
• Proactive, personable individual with the desire and aptitude to learn.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales of Ventilation Systems and promote natural ventilation products.
• Generate specifications and build relationships with architects and contractors.
• Secure and manage orders by engaging with M&E contractors.
• Meet sales targets by winning projects and maximizing business opportunities.
• Spend time face-to-face with customers as part of a national sales team.

Skills

Sales Focus

Proven Sales Experience

Relationship Building

Learning & Proactivity

Job description

The Company:

• This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, financially secure, and highly respected family business renowned as a leader in the field of Grilles and Diffusers. The company is committed to excellence in every aspect of sales, service, and customer care.
• With a proven track record of expertise, product knowledge, and industry-leading service, they are a forward-thinking organisation that offers genuine opportunities for both professional growth and personal development.
• Our client is a trusted name and one of the UK's leading manufacturers and designers of Grilles and Diffusers. Established over 50 years ago, the business has built a strong reputation, with the majority of its work coming from repeat customers and referrals from highly satisfied clients.

Benefits

• Salary £40k - £55k depending on experience
• £15k - £20k Bonus
• 25 Days Holidays plus Bank holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Company Car
• Fuel Card
• Training

The Role of Area Sales Manager

• Drive sales of Ventilation Systems promote and sell the company's range of natural ventilation products, including Hybrid NV solutions, dampers, window and roof systems, and ancillaries.
• Generate Specifications & Build Relationships work closely with architects, M&E consultants, and contractors to specify products on key projects, particularly within the education sector.
• Secure & manage orders engage with M&E contractors and main contractors to convert specifications into orders, manage the process, and ensure successful delivery.
• Meet sales targets consistently achieve regional sales objectives by winning projects and maximising business opportunities.
• Maximise Customer Time & Coverage spend the majority of time face-to-face with customers, with additional time working from home, as part of a collaborative national sales team.

The Ideal Person for the Area Sales Manager

• Sales Focus promote and sell the company's range of Natural Ventilation systems and Contract Louvres.
• Proven Sales Experience must have experience in an external (field-based) sales role, ideally with some alignment to the construction route to market (consultants, contractors, or similar).
• Relationship Building develop strong connections with consultants, contractors, and clients to drive specifications and secure orders.
• Project Variety work across a broad mix of projects, with significant involvement in the education sector.
• Sales Experience & Growth Opportunity proven background in an external sales role with the ability to generate new business, while benefiting from excellent prospects for learning, development, and long-term career success within a supportive team.
• Learning & Proactivity a proactive, personable individual with the desire and aptitude to learn, seek out opportunities, and develop a successful career in sales.

Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.