Area Sales Managers

Anderson Scott Solutions Ltd; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 50.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

25 days holiday

Zusammenfassung

Anderson Scott Solutions Ltd is seeking two Area Sales Managers to cover Essex/East Anglia and Kent/Sussex. The role is field-based with four days on the road and one day at home for planning, reporting to the Regional Sales Manager.

The salary is £50,000-£55,000 plus a bonus and benefits including pension and private medical insurance. You will act as the primary technical and commercial contact for distributor partners, build strong relationships with decision-makers, and promote new product

Aufgaben

• Act as the primary technical and commercial contact for distributor partners across the region.
• Build strong, professional relationships with key distributor personnel and decision-makers.
• Support distributors with stock profiling, inventory management, and product range optimisation.
• Manage stock returns and stock cleansing activities in line with company procedures.
• Identify and develop opportunities with non-stocking distributors, working closely with internal sales teams to secure new stockists.
• Introduce and promote new product ranges into distributor networks.
• Deliver product training and technical support to distributor staff at basic to intermediate level.
• Coordinate contractor training sessions alongside distributors and technical engineers, particularly around new product launches and industry regulation updates.
• Attend relevant trade shows, industry exhibitions, and regional events.
• Generate and pass on project opportunities and contractor leads to Key Account Managers.

Jobbeschreibung

Area Sales Managers x 2

£50,000-£55,000 + Bonus

Essex/East Anglia OR Kent/Sussex

Our client is seeking a technically minded and commercially driven Area Sales Managers to manage and develop distributor relationships across Essex/East Anglia and Kent/Sussex. This role would suit someone currently working within plumbing, electrical, hardware, technical building products, or a related sector, with experience selling through distribution channels.

Key Responsibilities of the Area Sales Managers:

• Act as the primary technical and commercial contact for distributor partners across the region.
• Build strong, professional relationships with key distributor personnel and decision-makers.
• Support distributors with stock profiling, inventory management, and product range optimisation.
• Manage stock returns and stock cleansing activities in line with company procedures.
• Identify and develop opportunities with non-stocking distributors, working closely with internal sales teams to secure new stockists.
• Introduce and promote new product ranges into distributor networks.
• Deliver product training and technical support to distributor staff at basic to intermediate level.
• Coordinate contractor training sessions alongside distributors and technical engineers, particularly around new product launches and industry regulation updates.
• Attend relevant trade shows, industry exhibitions, and regional events.
• Generate and pass on project opportunities and contractor leads to Key Account Managers.

This is a field-based role, typically involving four days on the road and one day working from home for planning and administration. Reporting directly to the Regional Sales Manager.

Territory Coverage:

Postcodes covered: CM, CO, IP, NR, SS

OR

Postcodes covered BN, TN, RH, CT, DA, RM and ME

Package as a Area Sales Managers:

• £50,000-£55,000 basic salary (depending on experience)
• Performance-related bonus
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance (single cover)
• Group income protection
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme - option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days annually