Area Sales Manager – Tiles and Kitchen Worktops

Mitchell Maguire; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European manufacturer of ceramic tiles is seeking an Area Sales Manager for Tiles and Kitchen Worktops in the South East. The role involves managing existing distributors and developing new business with stonemasons and fabricators. Candidates must have field sales experience in the tiles or kitchen sector and the willingness to travel. Competitive salary of £45,000-£55,000 plus bonuses and benefits offered.

Benefits

Fully Expensed Ford Ranger

Performance bonus up to £12,000

Qualifications

• Must have tile or kitchen worktops field sales experience.
• At least 2 years of field sales experience required.
• Experience selling to tile distributors, merchants, or retail showrooms.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop established tile business in South East.
• Focus on new business development with stonemasons/worktop fabricators.
• Conduct about 15 customer visits per week.

Skills

Tile or kitchen worktops field sales experience

Field sales experience (2+ years)

Strong organization and territory management

Ability to travel and stay overnight

Job description

Job Description

Area Sales Manager – Tiles and Kitchen Worktops

Job Title: Area Sales Manager – Tiles and Kitchen Worktops

Industry Sector: Ceramic Floor & Wall Tiles, Kitchen Worktops, Large Format Slabs, KBB, Kitchen & Bathroom Retailers, Stonemasons, Worktop Fabricators, Independent Retailers, Builders Merchants, Tile Importers and Tile Distributors

Area to be covered: South East and Anglia

Based: near Greater London

Postcodes: SO, RG, PO, GU, RH, BN, TN, ME, CT, SS, CM, AL, HP, LU, SG, MK, NN, CB, CO, IP, PE, NR & Greater London

Remuneration: £45,000-£55,000 + Up to £12,000 Bonus

Benefits: Fully Expensed Ford Ranger & Benefits

Responsibilities

The role of the Area Sales Manager – Tiles and Kitchen Worktops will involve:

• Field sales role selling a manufactured range of wall & floor ceramic tiles, and large format slabs for kitchen worktops
• 40% of your time managing and developing the established tile business in the South East which consists of circa 30 tile distributors who service customers buying direct from Spain (80% of turnover, approx. £750,000) and another 30-35 independent bathroom retailers, where customers buy from UK subsidiary (another £350,000 turnover)
• 60% of your time new business development role, growing a small number of 3-4 stonemasons/ worktop fabricators to achieve a target at circa £250,000 year one of £500,000 year Two
• Circa 15 customer visits per week
• Overnight stays when required, and travel 3-4 times a year to Spain and Italy
• Assisting with merchandising, training, developing and nurturing bathroom retailers as required

Requirements

The ideal applicant will be an Area Sales Manager – Porcelain and Ceramic Tiles with:

• Must have either tile or kitchen worktops field sales experience
• 2 years+ field sales experience
• Prior experience of having sold into tile distributors, merchants, retail showrooms, stonemasons or worktop fabricators
• Hardworking
• Honest
• Willing to travel/ stay overnight when required
• Professional and prepared with strong organisation and territory management capability
• Prepared to do high UK mileage and happy to travel abroad when required

Company

Leading European manufacturer of ceramic tiles

Small UK subsidiary

Est. circa 15 years UK