Area Sales Manager - Toys

Area Sales Manager - Toys

Location: South East


The Role:

My client is a global supplier, manufacturer and distributor of toys across multiple categories.

Due to consistent growth, this entrepreneurial company are in need of a self-motivated, sales driven, Area Sales Manager based in the South East to join the team.

Inheriting an already established portfolio of independent retailer accounts, your role will be to drive sales within these accounts, whilst also introducing new categories. You will be based from home with visits to the office once or twice a week, dependent on experience.

The ideal candidate would already be coming from a stable area sales position, either from the toy sector or an industry closely aligned.

Area Sales Managers from outside the toy sector will be considered although they must show a proven, successful, sales career within a non-food product sector, selling to independent retailers throughout the South East.

This is a great opportunity for an Area Sales Manager who would thrive in a privately owned, entrepreneurial environment, to lay some strong foundations whilst also achieving long term career opportunities.


Our Client:

A top 10 UK toy supplier, my client is a privately owned global supplier, distributor and manufacturer of branded and licensed toys.

Established for over 30 years, with offices in the UK and Hong Kong, this entrepreneurial company now need a superb Area Sales Manager to join the team.


Requirements:

Strong sales experience within the Non-Food sector, ideally toys, gifts or closely aligned products to independent retailers.
High levels of sales drive, self-motivation.
A stable career history.
Sales focused.
Closely related product experience within entertainment, gifts, toys, etc. would be an advantage.


Package:

Basic Salary: £25,000 Basic + Bonus, Car, Expenses + usual executive Benefits


Job Ref: 801895


PLEASE NOTE: Due to the large volume of applications we receive we are unable to discuss individual applications. If you have not heard from us within 7 days, your application has been unsuccessful.

ASHFORD KNIGHT specialise in placing Sales Professionals into the FMCG Industry.


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