East Midlands PPE Field Sales Manager

Portwest; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Portwest, a leading global manufacturer of safety wear, workwear and PPE, is seeking an Area Sales Manager East Midlands covering Derbyshire on a permanent basis. You will report to the Regional Sales Manager and leverage your PPE/workwear experience to grow distributor relationships and drive sales growth.

Applicants must have 3-5 years selling PPE or related products, a proven track record with distributors/resellers or agents, a valid driving licence and willingness to travel across the

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience selling PPE, workwear, or safety wear.
• Proven track record selling to manufacturers, distributors, resellers, or agents.
• Background in sales within related industries (Automotive, Tools, Chemicals, MROs, etc.).
• Valid, clean driving license and willingness to travel across the region.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills; team player.

Responsibilities

• Build quality business relationships with new and existing accounts.
• Conduct daily face-to-face sales meetings to maintain and develop relationships with distributors, resellers, and agents.
• Identify existing customers with high growth potential and create a roadmap for their further development.
• Identify new business opportunities and complete sales planning schedule.
• Utilise strategies to win new business on a continuous and consistent basis.
• Engage in consultative selling by identifying customers’ needs and provide a Portwest solution to meet those needs.
• Develop clear and effective written proposals/quotations for current and prospective customers.
• Focus on selling new Portwest products by bringing samples to each meeting.
• Ensure effective after meeting follow up to close sales.
• Conduct ongoing development of market intelligence, including marketing events such as trade shows, seminars, exhibitions, and journals which is fed back to the business.
• Promote distributor promotions on our products with end users.

Skills

Field sales

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Account management

Travel flexibility

Job description

Portwest, a leading global manufacturer of safety wear, workwear and PPE, is seeking an Area Sales Manager East Midlands covering Derbyshire on a permanent basis. You will report to the Regional Sales Manager and leverage your PPE/workwear experience to grow distributor relationships and drive sales growth.

Applicants must have 3-5 years selling PPE or related products, a proven track record with distributors/resellers or agents, a valid driving licence and willingness to travel across the