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Descripción de la vacante
A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Area Sales Manager for the North East region. This field-based position involves identifying and winning new business while building relationships with key stakeholders. Candidates should have a proven track record in business development, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to work independently. The role offers a competitive salary, uncapped bonuses, and additional perks such as private healthcare and gym membership contributions.
Servicios
Hybrid company car
Mobile phone and laptop
Private healthcare
Pension
Contribution to gym membership
Employee Assistance Program
Major discount on lighting products
23 days holiday increasing to 27
Formación
Proven track‑record in senior sales in the lighting or building services industry.
Ability to engage multiple stakeholders and close complex deals.
Valid UK driving license and willingness to travel.
Responsabilidades
Identify and win new business opportunities in the North East.
Build relationships with wholesalers, distributors, and contractors.
Develop strategic sales plans to meet commercial targets.
Conocimientos
Business development
Negotiation skills
Relationship building
Communication skills
Understanding of lighting technologies
Herramientas
CRM tools
Descripción del empleo
Pay: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Job Title
Area Sales Manager - North East
Location
Field-based role covering the North East Region
Salary
Competitive base salary + uncapped bonus / commission structure
Job type
Full Time, Permanent
About the role
As Business Development Manager you will:
Identify, qualify and win new business opportunities across your designated territory/sector.
Develop and build relationships with key stakeholders including wholesalers/distributors and contractors.
Work closely with internal teams (product, marketing, project services) to deliver tailored proposals and solutions.
Develop and execute strategic sales plans to meet and exceed commercial targets (revenue, margin, market share).
Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer needs to shape product/market strategy.
Report on pipeline, forecast and performance, leverage CRM and other tools for visibility.
About you
What We're Looking For:
Proven track‑record in business development or senior sales in the lighting / electrical / building services / M&E industry (or closely related).
Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills and ability to close complex deals.
Excellent relationship‑building skills, with ability to engage at multiple stakeholder levels.
Self‑motivated, target‑driven and able to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong communication skills (written & verbal), good presentation / proposal skills.
Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel across your territory (UK & possibly abroad).
Understanding of lighting technologies, specification processes, and distribution channels is a strong advantage.
What we Offer
Competitive base salary + uncapped bonus / commission structure.
Hybrid company car + mobile phone & laptop.
Opportunity to make a measurable impact in a growing company with innovative products.
Support from marketing, product development and project services functions.
Ongoing training and development; a collaborative, energetic working environment.
Starting holiday entitlement of 23 days plus Bank holidays increasing up to 27 days
Private healthcare cover which includes dental and optical cashback
Pension
Contribution to gym membership
Up to 3 chillax days a year
Access to Employee Assistance Program
Major discount on our company lighting products
If this role is of interest, or for further information, please contact Harry Keefe on (phone number removed)
* El índice de referencia salarialse calcula en base a los salarios que ofrecen los líderes de mercado en los correspondientes sectores. Su función es guiar a los miembros Prémium a la hora de evaluar las distintas ofertas disponibles y de negociar el sueldo. El índice de referencia no es el salario indicado directamente por la empresa en particular, que podría ser muy superior o inferior.