Area Sales Representative - South

Kronospan; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wood panel board manufacturer is seeking an experienced Area Sales Representative in the South of the UK. This full time, permanent position offers a competitive salary, car allowance and bonus. The representative will manage existing client relationships, drive sales, and meet targets while working autonomously. Strong sales experience, industry knowledge, and leadership skills are essential. The role entails preparing offers and maintaining a CRM system, with a focus on exceeding sales goals.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Performance bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales over a period of 3 or more years.
• Strong understanding of the decorative, furniture and construction industries in the South of the UK.
• A results-driven approach with a track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
• Full UK driving license and the ability to travel within the region.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales of all products to existing and new customers.
• Liaise with internal sales and production on customer needs.
• Maintain the CRM system.
• Achieve Activity and Revenue targets.
• Control pricing and deliveries for customers.
• Prepare visit reports and offers.

Skills

Sales experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

Area Sales Representative South UK

About Us

Kronospan are the leading wood panel board manufacturer, with our UK operations being based in Wrexham, North Wales.

We're known for delivering exceptional products and creating long-lasting relationships with our clients. With a strong history of growth and opportunity, we are now seeking a passionate and experienced Area Sales Representative to join our dynamic sales team in the South of the UK.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

As the Area Sales Representative, you will play a key role in driving sales and expanding our footprint across the South of the UK. You will be responsible for managing existing client relationships, generating new business, to exceed targets. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing region and further develop your career in sales leadership.

Main Responsibilities:

• Sales of all Kronospan panel products to existing and new customers in the region, according to agreed strategy and monthly sales targets.
• Liaising with internal sales and production about customer needs and lead times.
• Ensuring the CRM system is updated and maintained.
• Working to agreed Activity and Revenue targets.
• Control pricing and deliveries for customers.
• Take responsibility for allocated key and target accounts and customers.
• Prepare visit reports; Detailed competitor information; Prices, volumes, portfolio; Customer potential update and tasks.
• Prepare offers.
• Distribute up to date marketing and promotional materials among customers.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in sales over a period of 3 or more years.
• Strong understanding of the decorative, furniture and construction industries in the South of the UK.
• A results-driven approach with a track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate a sales team.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Full UK driving license and the ability to travel within the region.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage your own schedule.

What We Offer

This is a full time, permanent position offering a competitive salary, car allowance and bonus.