Field Sales Account Manager

Duval Associates; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home décor company is seeking a Field Sales Account Manager for the South Region. This role involves managing a portfolio of independent retailers and wholesalers with a focus on account management and new business development. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, possess excellent communication skills, and have a driving licence. A competitive salary of up to GBP45,000 plus commission and benefits is offered.

Benefits

Company car

Excellent benefits including holidays and pension

Qualifications

• Proven ability to generate new leads and maintain customer relationships.
• Experience in field sales to industrial and wholesale clients preferred.
• Driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of independent retailers and wholesalers.
• Develop new sales strategies and maximize sales opportunities.
• Monitor sales performance and adjust strategies as necessary.
• Collaborate with management to exceed sales targets.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated and driven

Ability to build and maintain relationships

Job description

Overview

Field Sales Account Manager – South Region, Retail Home Décor. Home-based, field-based, and client-facing with autonomy and trust. Managing a portfolio of independent retailers and wholesalers in the Industrial & Wholesale Home Décor Product Range, covering the South of England. Basic salary up to GBP45,000 with exceptional commission to GBP70,000. Company car. Excellent benefits: holidays, pension, and more.

Responsibilities

• Field-based role with a strong emphasis on account management, alongside territory growth and new business development.
• Develop new business sales strategies and proactively maximise opportunities to grow sales in your designated area through existing and new customer relationships.
• Monitor and analyse sales performance, determining and implementing strategies to meet changing market conditions.
• Collaborate with the sales team and senior management to meet or exceed sales targets and contribute to the overall success of the business.
• Develop key customer relationships, understand and advise on strategy to build and enhance the supplier / customer partnership with a view to maximising sales opportunities.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to remain at the forefront of the industry.
• Attend trade shows and other industry events to capitalise on networking and relationship-building opportunities as necessary.
• Provide regular updates to the Sales Director.
• Submit expenses on Sage HR and submit regular mileage sheets, operating within agreed expense guidelines.
• Keep any company car under your care clean, tidy, smoke-free and roadworthy at all times by ensuring that all maintenance requirements are adhered to, as and when required.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships, ensuring repeat business and generating new leads.
• Self-motivated, driven, energetic, and able to work autonomously on the road; strong work-smart approach.
• Driving licence is a must.
• Experience in field-based sales to established industrial and wholesale clients is preferable.