Area Sales Manager - South West England

Würth Group; Taunton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully expensed company car

Phone and tablet

Mon-Fri schedule, no weekends

Pension

Health care plan

Overseas trips

Job summary

Würth UK Ltd. is seeking an Area Sales Manager for the South West region. This field-based role covers Bristol, Cornwall and Portsmouth, leading a team to exceed sales targets and drive growth.

You will manage accounts, develop talent, and execute strategic plans while maintaining strong customer relationships across the territory. Excellent leadership and consultative sales skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading, managing, and motivating sales teams.
• Strong consultative sales skills with a track record of results.
• Flexible, results-driven attitude and ability to work under pressure.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel within the UK.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead a team of Field Sales Consultants across a diverse territory.
• Grow revenue through account management, customer retention, and acquisition.
• Hit monthly sales, gross profit, and KPI targets.
• Develop talent with field-focused coaching and 30% remote work.
• Strategise and execute a clear business plan with SMART goals.
• Build relationships with existing customers and attract new business.
• Analyze data to identify trends and improve performance.

Skills

Leadership

Consultative sales

Working under pressure

UK driving license

Travel within UK

Communication

IT skills

Job description

Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior

Description

Job Title: Area Sales Manager - South West

Location: Field-based, Bristol, Cornwall, Portsmouth

Reporting to: Regional Sales Manager

Salary: Inc OTE: £45,000-£60,000 (DOE) plus Company Car, iPad, Laptop, and Mobile Phone

About the Role

Are you a currently a passionate and results-driven leader? Have you managed a team that are out of the filed before who have consistently exceeded sales targets?

Join Würth UK Ltd., part of the globally renowned Würth Group, as an Area Sales Manager and lead a high-performing team to success sales and growth in the South West.

With over 79,000 employees across 80+ countries and 400 companies worldwide, Würth is a market leader in assembly and fastening materials. Our ambitious growth plans mean there’s never been a more exciting time to join our team

This patch requires you to cover areas between Bristol, Cornwall and Portsmouth.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspire and Lead: Lead a team of Field Sales Consultants across a diverse and thriving territory.
• Grow Business: Drive revenue through account management, customer retention, and acquisition.
• Hit Targets: Ensure your team achieves monthly sales, gross profit, and KPI goals.
• Develop Talent: Train, coach, and mentor your team with at least 70% of your time spent in the field and 30% working from home.
• Strategise and Execute: Create and deliver a clear business plan with SMART goals.
• Build Relationships: Establish trust with existing customers and attract new business through consultative sales techniques.
• Analyse and Improve: Use data to identify trends and continuously improve performance.

Please note the above is not an exhaustive list and does not necessarily include all the duties the job holder may have to perform. This job description may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business.

Skills & Requirements

• Proven experience in leading, managing, and motivating sales teams to drive success.
• Strong consultative sales skills and a track record of achieving results.
• A flexible, results-driven attitude with the ability to work under pressure.
• Full UK driving license (essential) and a willingness to travel extensively (within the UK)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Excellent IT skills.

What We Offer

• 24 days holiday (raising up to 29 with Length of Service)
• Fully expensed company car, phone & tablet
• Monday to Friday schedule, no weekends, and bank holidays off
• Long-service awards, recruitment referral bonuses, and incentives such as overseas trips
• Comprehensive training and tools to thrive in your role, plus opportunities to grow within a global - market leader
• Pension in line with auto-enrolment
• Health Care Plan — contributions towards dental, optical, and therapy treatments

We are committed to fostering inclusion and diversity to support the future success of the Würth Group.

Please note: Interviews may take place while the role is advertised. We reserve the right to close the role early if sufficient applications are received.