Field Sales Manager

Allstaff; England; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Field Sales Manager based in Northampton. This full-time role involves sourcing new clients, maintaining relationships, and meeting sales targets across the geographical area from Northampton to Birmingham. Ideal candidates will have proven field sales experience, strong IT skills, and the ability to negotiate effectively. A degree in a related field is advantageous but not essential.

Qualifications

• Proven field sales experience with a strong track record of meeting and exceeding targets.
• Experience within the Industrial, Technical, or Engineering sector is essential.

Responsibilities

• Source new clients and maintain existing customer relationships.
• Achieve sales targets and maximize sales potential in geographical area.
• Travel approximately 15 times per week to visit customer sites.

Skills

Field sales experience

Strong relationship-building skills

Excellent negotiation skills

Strong IT skills

Education

Degree in Sales, Marketing, or Business-related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Field Sales Manager based in Northampton to join one of our clients on a full-time permanent basis.

Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 basic
Location: Field-based - covering from Northampton up to Birmingham.
Type of Contract: permanent
Hours: 37.5 hour working week

Responsibilities

• Source new clients while developing and maintaining existing customer relationships.
• Consistently achieve sales targets and manage a geographical area to maximise sales potential.
• Travel to and visit customer sites (approximately 15 per week).
• Act as the first point of contact for customers.
• Generate new leads and convert them into new business.
• Attend trade shows and promotional events to represent the company.

Requirements

• A degree in Sales, Marketing, or a Business-related discipline (advantageous but not essential).
• Proven field sales experience with a strong track record of meeting and exceeding targets.
• Experience within the Industrial, Technical, or Engineering sector (essential).
• Strong IT skills, including intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent negotiation skills, with experience dealing with both small and large customers.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.

Allstaff Recruitment are an Independent Recruitment Specialist based in Bedfordshire who work on behalf of companies across Bedford, Milton Keynes and surrounds to fill their vacancies and meet their recruitment needs. We place candidates in permanent, temporary and contract roles across a number of industry sectors.

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Thank you for your interest in the Field Sales Manager role. One of our qualified Recruitment Specialists will now review your application. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is with regret that we are unable to respond to all candidates directly. However, if you do not hear from us within seven days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion.