Area Sales Manager - Scotland & North East England

Deta Electrical; Choppington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical company in Scotland & North East England is seeking an experienced Area Sales Executive. The role involves developing sales strategies, managing key customer accounts, and maximizing sales opportunities. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years in a similar role with a strong sales history and effective communication skills. A full UK driving licence is required. This position offers a competitive salary, profit share scheme, and pension plan.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Profit share scheme

Company pension

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in an Area Sales role.
• Successful sales history.
• Professional and self-motivated individual.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies.
• Establish relationships with key customer accounts.
• Maximise sales opportunities and report on KPIs.
• Collaborate with internal departments.

Skills

Sales strategy development

Relationship management

Sales forecasting

Communication

Job description

Department: External Sales

Location: Scotland & North East England

Reports To: Regional Sales Manager

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategy in support of business objectives and sales forecast within the wholesale/contractor channel with consideration to new product launches, promotions, market trends and competitor activity.
• Establish strong working relationships with existing key customer accounts and work closely with these customers to effectively service their requirements and identify areas for mutual profitable growth.
• Maximise sales opportunities, proactively seek avenues for new business and convert these into profitable sales.
• Plan, forecast and report upon sales activity within your area against KPI’s.
• Work collaboratively and develop relationships with all internal departments and stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

• 2-5 years of experience within an Area Sales role with responsibility for Wholesale and Contractor accounts
• Successful sales history
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively at all levels
• A professional, self-motivated and passionate person with drive and ambition
• Full UK driving licence

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary, access to the company’s profit share scheme and a company pension.