Jobs in Newport, United Kingdom

Area Sales Manager (Full-Time)

Contact: Conor O’Hagan

Locations: Covering Dublin (City & County), Kildare, Wicklow, Carlow, Kilkenny & Wexford

Reports To: Sales Director (Ireland)

1. Territory Coverage: This role will allow you to manage and grow existing accounts while also driving new business across a wide geographic area, including Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow, Carlow, Kilkenny, and Wexford.
2. Sales Focus: You will be responsible for maximizing sales revenue, implementing strategies for account growth, and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
3. Growth Opportunity: As a key member of the sales team, you\'ll have the chance to collaborate closely with both the business development team and senior management to drive market share expansion.

Our client, a rapidly growing manufacturing and distribution company, is seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to join their team. In this remote-based role, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of existing accounts while identifying and developing new business opportunities within the designated territory.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a background in kitchen, bathroom, or furniture distribution who can demonstrate a proven track record of sales growth. You will be expected to work independently, driving sales strategies and ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction.

• Account Management: Maintain and grow revenue from existing clients through strategic planning, promotions, displays, and training.
• New Business Development: Identify and secure new business opportunities with the support of the business development team.
• Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring commercial, strategic, and sales goals are met.
• Sales Strategy: Use data to drive decisions around product sales, cross-selling, and up-selling opportunities.
• Budget Control: Manage and control expenditure, including displays, samples, marketing materials, and travel.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments and stakeholders to enhance the customer experience and achieve strategic objectives.
• Sales Targets: Meet or exceed financial and strategic targets for the assigned territory.
• Reporting: Present results, strategies, and forecasts at regular sales meetings.

• Experience: 5+ years in a B2B sales environment, ideally within the kitchen, bathroom, or furniture marketplace.
• Account Management: Demonstrated experience in growing and managing accounts, generating new business, and key account management.
• Sales Capability: Strong sales skills, with a proven ability to upsell and meet customer expectations.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and internal teams.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, and experience with CRM systems.
• Self-Starter: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Personal Qualities: Well-presented, reliable, and confident, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

• Competitive Basic (Depending on experience) + very strong bonuses
• Company Car
• Fuel card
• Phone
• Laptop
• Boon Scheme
• Pension
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Life assurance

If you\'re a motivated sales professional with a passion for driving growth and building strong customer relationships, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Apply today to join a growing company that offers significant career development opportunities!

For further information, and to apply for this Area Sales Manager position or other opportunities, please contact Conor O’Hagan or visit our Website.

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