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Pay:45,000.00-55,000.00 per year
Job Description:
My client is a leading Lighting Manufacturer in the UK. They are recruiting for a capable and experienced Area Sales Manager to join their team.
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)
