Area Sales Manager - Field Based

Our client:

• Well renowned branded supplier of branded home furnishing products prominent across the UK market
• Products are premium, design led and highly desired by consumers
• The business has great heritage & a strong reputation in the industry
• Close-knit, autonomous working culture which values employees
• The business is profitable, ethical and can offer a sustainable business model
• Well established across a number of retail channels
• Open, laid back culture that offers autonomy

The role:

• Manage a portfolio of accounts across England, including independent retailers, garden centres and small department stores
• Have full autonomy for your own customer base and be key point of contact
• Role will be highly varied, field based and a mix of out visiting customers, liaising with the team and opportunity to work autonomously
• Chance to drive new product range into existing accounts with a high focus on garden centre groups
• Stable business, cash rich with a great history. Number 1 in category with a number of UK retailers
• Attend all trade shows, occasional visits to HQ. Will need to be flexible and able to travel when required

Ideal candidate:

• Experience within a branded non-food consumer goods product category. This could be home furnishings, housewares, gift or toys for example. Also open to other FMCG branded experience
• Will need to have previous territory sales management experience and able to work well independently
• Knowledge and contacts within the garden centre channel would be highly beneficial
• Able to travel across the UK, be flexible and work well autonomously
• Must be a great ambassador for the brand & ability to build strong relationships
• Must be a great communicator, ability to build strong relationships with customers

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