Area Sales Manager (South East)

Solutions Engineering Recruitment; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for an Area Sales Manager to join their sales team, focusing on selling innovative lighting solutions across South East England. The role involves driving business growth through development and management of client relationships. Candidates should have excellent organizational skills and a strong ability to manage projects. Prior experience in related sectors and a full UK driving licence are essential. This position offers a competitive salary and company car in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car

Comprehensive training and ongoing development

Supportive working culture

Qualifications

• Sales professionals with experience in technical or construction sectors are welcome.
• Candidates with a lighting design or engineering background are preferred.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive business growth through new business development and existing account management.
• Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with specifiers, designers, and contractors.
• Provide tailored lighting solutions and manage projects from inquiry to completion.

Skills

Ownership of sales targets

Organizational skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Project management

Public speaking

Adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Technology proficiency

Tools

iPad proficiency

Job description

Area Sales Manager - South East England

Salary - Up to £50,000 + Excellent % based commission structure and Company Car

Field-Based | Lighting Solutions

Our client is seeking an Area Sales Manager to join their growing sales team, responsible for selling innovative lighting solutions across the South East of England.

Territory Coverage

Postcodes include:
BN, BR, CR, CT, DA, KT3-6, KT9-10, KT18-24, NE, RH, SE, SM, TN

The Role

This is a field-based sales position where you will take full ownership of your territory, driving business growth through both new business development and existing account management.

You will be responsible for identifying, developing and maintaining relationships with:

• Specifiers
• Designers
• Electrical Wholesalers
• Contractors
• End Users

The role focuses on providing tailored lighting solutions, generating specifications, and managing projects from initial enquiry through to completion.

What They’re Looking For

The successful candidate will be someone who:

• Can truly own and deliver against an area sales target
• Is highly organised, proactive and able to show initiative
• Is a strong team player with the ability to communicate clearly across all areas of the business
• Has excellent attention to detail and the ability to think laterally
• Is capable of project managing opportunities from concept to completion
• Is confident presenting and comfortable speaking to groups
• Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Embraces new technologies and is confident conducting business online
  (iPad proficiency is an advantage)

Background & Experience

• Extensive training will be provided, so candidates do not need prior lighting industry experience
• Applications are welcomed from sales professionals in related technical or construction-led sectors
• Candidates with a lighting design or engineering background are of particular interest
• Must be able to work remotely as part of a regional and national sales team
• A full UK driving licence is essential

The ideal individual will remain calm under pressure, be well organised, and demonstrate a genuine passion for success.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Company car
• Supportive working culture that promotes inclusion, diversity, innovation and fun
• Comprehensive training and ongoing development

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