Area Sales Manager - South Wales, Gloucestershire, Hereford and Worcestershire

Scolmore; Hereford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Area Sales Manager to drive sales growth across South Wales, Gloucestershire, Hereford, and Worcestershire. This role involves managing key accounts, developing relationships with local electrical contractors, and utilizing effective sales strategies. The ideal candidate will have a dynamic approach, a strong work ethic, and a passion for sales. Join a company that values your contributions and offers a supportive environment for professional growth, with opportunities to enhance your career in a thriving sales landscape.

Benefits

Health Cashback Plan

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Free Parking

Option to purchase extra annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales with a focus on account management.
• Dynamic approach with strong work ethic and ability to drive sales growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage territory sales and develop relationships with local contractors.
• Drive sales growth and manage key accounts within the assigned area.

Skills

Sales Management

Customer Relationship Management

Account Management

Computer Literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Driving License

Job description

Area Sales Manager - South Wales, Gloucestershire, Hereford and Worcestershire

An all-round management position with responsibility for Domestic, Industrial, Commercial, and emergency lighting range selling directly into electrical wholesalers. The ideal candidate is a focused, energetic, and passionate salesperson with a drive for success. You will be responsible for driving sales growth, managing key accounts, and developing new business within an assigned geographic area. Developing relationships with local electrical contractors to support a push/pull sales model is essential.

Main Duties

1. Territory sales role selling all Ovia Ltd products into distributors within the designated sales area (Push/Pull role).
2. Proactive sales activities supporting local contractors, including:

• Joint sales calls
• Trade counter mornings
• Local ECA branch meetings
• Product training

Identify and develop sales opportunities with existing and new accounts within Ovia’s trading philosophy.

Manage own work schedule and administrative tasks, adhering to company policies.

Utilize appropriate tools and strategies to achieve optimal results with customers.

Build and maintain strong relationships with electrical distributors and contractors.

Ensure high customer satisfaction through effective account management.

Skills and Experience

• Full, preferably clean, driving licence is essential.
• Computer literacy in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to identify and develop opportunities within existing and new accounts, aligned with the company's trading philosophy.
• Dynamic approach and strong work ethic.

Benefits

• Option to purchase up to 5 extra days of annual leave.
• Health Cashback Plan
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Free Parking

Site Location: Scolmore House, Tamworth, B79 7UL