Area Sales Manager - Midlands

Wurth UK Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading assembly and fastening firm is seeking an Area Sales Manager to oversee a high-performing team in the Midlands. You will lead sales initiatives, drive revenue, and develop talent in your team, with 70% fieldwork and 30% remote. The ideal candidate has a proven sales leadership background, excellent communication skills, and a full UK driving license. This position offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

23 days holiday, increasing with service

Pension plan

Health Care plan

Fully expensed company car, phone & tablet

Incentives and rewards

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading, managing, and motivating sales teams to drive success.
• Strong consultative sales skills and a track record of achieving results.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel extensively are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Field Sales Consultants across a diverse territory.
• Drive revenue through account management, customer retention, and acquisition.
• Train, coach, and mentor your team with a focus on fieldwork.

Skills

Proven experience in leading sales teams

Strong consultative sales skills

Flexible, results-driven attitude

Excellent communication skills

Excellent IT skills

Job description

Job Title

Area Sales Manager – Midlands (Field-Based)

Location

Field-based, covering Midlands

Reporting to

Regional Sales Manager

Salary

£33,825 base, OTE £49,000+, plus company car, iPad, laptop, and mobile phone

About the Role

Are you a passionate and results-driven leader ready to take your career to the next level? Join Würth UK Ltd., part of the globally renowned Würth Group, as an Area Sales Manager and lead a high-performing team to success sales and growth within the midlands. With over 79,000 employees across 80+ countries and 400 companies worldwide, Würth is a market leader in assembly and fastening materials. Our ambitious growth plans mean there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. As part of our ambitious growth plans we are looking for talented Area Sales Managers to help drive performance across our sales teams. This patch requires you to cover from North Wales, across to York Moors and down to Hull.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Field Sales Consultants across a diverse and thriving territory.
• Grow Business: Drive revenue through account management, customer retention, and acquisition.
• Hit Targets: Ensure your team achieves monthly sales, gross profit, and KPI goals.
• Develop Talent: Train, coach, and mentor your team with at least 70% of your time spent in the field and 30% working from home.
• Strategise and Execute: Create and deliver a clear business plan with SMART goals.
• Build Relationships: Establish trust with existing customers and attract new business through consultative sales techniques.
• Analyse and Improve: Use data to identify trends and continuously improve performance.

Skills & Requirements

• Proven experience in leading, managing, and motivating sales teams to drive success.
• Strong consultative sales skills and a track record of achieving results.
• A flexible, results-driven attitude with the ability to work under pressure.
• Full UK driving license (essential) and a willingness to travel extensively (within the UK).
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
• Excellent IT skills.

What We Offer

• 23 days holiday (raising up to 28 with Length of Service)
• Pension in line with auto-enrolment
• Health Care plan
• Career progression
• Fully expensed company car, phone & tablet
• Monday to Friday schedule, no weekends, and bank holidays off
• Long-service awards, recruitment referral bonuses, and incentives such as overseas trips
• Comprehensive training and tools to thrive in your role, plus opportunities to grow within a global market leader

Join our team and become a pivotal force in the success of our network! Apply now—we look forward to hearing from you! We are committed to fostering inclusion and diversity.