Area Sales Manager

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd

Posted a day ago, valid for 6 days

£35,000 per annum

Full Time

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance

Employee Discounts

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Sonic Summary

The job title is Area Sales Manager for the Midlands, offering a full-time permanent position with a salary of £35,000 plus bonuses and additional benefits.
The role involves managing and developing sales in the West Midlands, East Midlands, and South Yorkshire, ensuring sales targets and budgets are met.
Candidates must have extensive sales experience and possess strong commercial acumen, analytical skills, and negotiation abilities.
A valid UK driving license is required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and excellent customer service and teamwork skills.
The position also includes a KPI bonus scheme, 28 days of holiday, and various employee benefits.

Job Title: Area Sales Manager - Midlands

Hours: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £35,000, Plus Bonus, Company Car, Phone, Laptop + Full Benefit Package

Purpose of the Role: To manage, develop, and increase sales and profit contribution in existing and new customers within the areas of West Midlands, East Midlands, and South Yorkshire. Ensure all sales and margin targets and budgets are met in line with guidance from the Managing Director. Additional duties may be required as per business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain and review product knowledge by liaising with suppliers and internal departments.
Establish and maintain accurate customer records, product profiles, promotional calendars, customer database, and pricing files.
Devise and constantly review clear journey plans and customer categorisation.
Plan and execute sales opportunities within new market sectors and strategise sales penetration opportunities.
Engage in the annual planning and budgeting process to ensure accurate and achievable customer plans.
Act as an ambassador for the client, promoting their services wherever possible.

Job Requirements:

Valid UK driving license
Strong commercial acumen
Strong analytical skills
Extensive sales experience
Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record
Excellent IT skills (proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint)
Excellent team-working abilities and networking skills
Exceptional customer service skills
Results-oriented with a positive outlook

What We Offer:

KPI bonus scheme
28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata)
Company Pension Scheme
Life Assurance cover
Company Sick Pay
Employee Discount Scheme
Cycle to work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme

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