Area Sales Manager - Playground Equipment

Courtney Smith; Scotland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in playground equipment is seeking a driven sales professional to cover Scotland. You will sell a variety of playground equipment to local authorities and developers, conducting site surveys and managing projects from start to finish. The ideal candidate will have a proven sales track record and a proactive approach to generating new business opportunities. This role offers a chance to work in an expanding market with considerable growth potential.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets.
• Ability to manage a sales territory effectively.
• Hands-on experience in sales and customer engagement.

Responsibilities

• Sell playground equipment to local authorities and developers.
• Conduct site surveys and manage projects from start to finish.
• Proactively generate new business to support growth.

Skills

Sales expertise

Proactive territory management

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Overview

Role: This position focuses on selling the full range of playground equipment, including climbing frames, playhouses, sandboxes, swing sets and slides, roundabouts and more. You will sell to Local Authorities, Councils and housebuilders/developers as well as their contractors/installers. The role covers the Scotland region and requires a hands-on, proactive approach, including site surveys and active involvement with projects from start to finish. A healthy pipeline exists, with ongoing growth requiring you to generate additional business.

Company: My client is a leading manufacturer in their sector with a wide product portfolio that meets and exceeds client requirements. Further information is available on request.

Responsibilities

• Sell the full range of playground equipment (climbing frames, playhouses, sandboxes, swing sets & slides, roundabouts, and more) to Local Authorities, Councils, housebuilders/developers and their contractors/installers.
• Conduct site surveys and work closely with projects from initiation to completion.
• Maintain and develop a healthy pipeline; proactively generate new business to support growth in the Scotland region.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to ensure successful delivery and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Tenacious, driven sales professional with a proven track record of exceeding targets.
• Ability to demonstrate the required skills; product background is flexible as long as you can show the relevant capabilities.
• Organised and structured, with the ability to manage a successful sales territory.
• Willingness to cover the Scotland region and adopt a proactive, hands-on approach.