Area Sales Manager (North West)

Solutions Engineering Recruitment; Manchester; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Area Sales Manager to enhance their sales team, focusing on lighting solutions across the North West of England. This role involves driving sales, building customer relationships, and delivering exceptional lighting advice. The ideal candidate will be organized, a team player, and skilled in project management. With extensive training provided, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about sales and eager to grow in a supportive environment. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact business growth and success.

Qualifications

• Experience in driving sales and establishing customer relationships.
• Strong background in commercial lighting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own area sales targets and manage customer relationships.
• Provide commercial lighting advice and handle projects from start to finish.

Skills

Sales Experience

Customer Relationship Management

Project Management

Public Speaking

Attention to Detail

Education

Relevant Sales Training

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

My client is looking for an Area Sales Manager to join their growing sales team, selling lighting solutions across the North West of England.

Area Postcodes: BB, BL, CA, CH, CW, FY, IM, L, LA, LL, M, OL, PR, SK, ST, SY, WA, and WN.

They are seeking someone who is passionate and experienced in driving sales by identifying and establishing new customer relationships (Specifiers, Wholesalers, Contractors, and End Users) as well as nurturing existing customer networks to provide lighting solutions and generate specifications to achieve business growth.

The ideal candidate will:

1. Truly own the area sales target.
2. Be extremely well-organized and show initiative.
3. Be a true team player with the ability to communicate effectively across all facets of the business.
4. Understand attention to detail and think laterally.
5. Be a capable Project Manager, handling projects from initial enquiry to final completion.
6. Understand the benefits of a CRM system (Microsoft Dynamics or similar) and be willing to embrace it.
7. Be able to assess any space and provide sound commercial lighting advice.
8. Be confident in presenting and public speaking.

Additional Information:

Extensive training will be provided. They prefer candidates with a strong commercial lighting background who can work remotely as part of a regional and national team. However, they are also open to candidates with a few years of sales experience who can be trained and developed into a professional representing the brand.

A UK driving license is essential. The candidate should remain calm under pressure, be well-organized, and passionate about success. Please note: Passengers need not apply!