External Sales Executive - North

Leysman Consultancy; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped monthly and quarterly bonus

Hybrid company car

Private medical cover

38 days holiday including bank holidays

Ongoing training and career progression

Job summary

Leysman Consultancy is seeking an Area Sales Manager to cover the North of the UK. In this role, you will develop key relationships with independent retailers while also engaging with developers and designers to secure project opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have sales experience, strong communication skills, and be self-motivated. The position offers a competitive salary of £30,000-£40,000 plus bonuses, a hybrid company car, and comprehensive benefits including medical cover and 38 days of holiday.

Qualifications

• Some sales experience is required, preferably in a relevant field.
• Strong communication skills and energy are essential.
• Ability to work in a KPI-driven sales environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow relationships with independent retailers.
• Maintain and grow existing accounts through regular visits.
• Identify and secure new retail and project clients.
• Support product launches and ensure accurate CRM data.

Skills

Sales experience

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated

Comfortable using digital sales tools

Job description

If you’re a proactive and commercially-driven sales professional looking to progress into your first field sales role then read on…

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global manufacturer recognised for its quality, sustainability, and innovative interior fit out products. They are now looking for an Area Sales Manager to cover the North of the UK.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of the region, developing and growing relationships with independent retailers to strengthen brand presence and drive sales. While you will mainly be targeting retailers, you’ll also spend a small amount of time working with developers, architects, interior designers, installers, and merchants to secure new project opportunities.

You’ll be supported by an experienced team, including marketing, category, and technical experts. Key responsibilities include maintaining and growing existing accounts through regular business visits, identifying and securing new retail and project clients, supporting product launches, and ensuring all CRM data and forecasts are accurate.

To be successful, you’ll need some sales experience, have strong communication skills, lots of energy, be highly self-motivated, enjoy winning new business and have a clear drive to achieve results.

This role requires a commercially-driven and organised individual who is comfortable using digital sales tools and working within a KPI-driven sales environment.

On offer is a salary of £30,000-£40,000 plus an uncapped monthly and quarterly bonus, hybrid company car, iPhone, iPad, company credit card, home broadband allowance, 7% pension contributions, private medical cover including dental, and 38 days holiday including bank holidays. Ongoing training and career progression are fully supported.