Area Sales Manager
- Employer
- Michael Page Sales
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- £30000 - £38000 per annum
- Closing date
- 25 Aug 2017
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- Business Sector
- Non Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Sales
Job Details
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Area Sales Manager to progress their career within a rapidly growing business.
Client Details
My Client is the leading distributor of Parts, Accessories and Clothing to the UK and Irish cycling markets. They represent over 50 world-class brands whose products are chosen, trusted and tested by Olympic Champions, World Champions and leading athletes across each discipline of our sport. They also design and develop the UK's best-selling cycling apparel brand.
Description
The Area Sales Manager will be Responsible for the sales to and development of business with Independent Bicycle and Outdoor retailers, to increase the company's sales, profitability and positive market profile including:
- Effectively manage the assigned area in an efficient manner to achieve the targeted turnover.
- Establish objectives for the sales calls which conform with personal and organisational sales objectives.
- Provide support to customers with the aim of increasing their turnover and product range taken by undertaking merchandising, providing staff training and participating in promotional events as required.
- Work closely with the internal sales team to meet the needs of the company and or customers.
- Make the required efforts to establish and maintain productive working relationships.
- Identify and follow through suitable new business opportunities within the geographical area.
- Ensure that any complaints are handled in accordance with organisation and customer service standards and procedures.
- Maintain an up to date knowledge of the company's product portfolio.
Profile
The Successful Area Sales Manager:
- Great track record of selling into independent retailers
- Strong Account Management track record
- Results oriented and independent, you must be focused on securing, retaining and growing a profitable territory
- A strong communicator with well-developed presentation, negotiation and rapport-building skills
- Passion for Cycling
The role is looking after a southern territory including London, Brighton & Guilford
Job Offer
£25,000 - £37,000 Basic + Uncapped Commission
Company
Michael Page Sales UK is a leading professional recruitment consultancy covering permanent, interim and contract recruitment. We have UK wide coverage with ten offices located in London, Weybridge, Reading, Birmingham, Bristol, Leicester, St Albans, Manchester, Leeds and Glasgow. The core markets we serve are Consumer, Business Services, Media, IT/Telco, Financial Services, Healthcare and Technical Sales, with a dedicated person or team in each location specialising in each of these sectors. The clients we work with are as diverse as the candidates we represent; from Blue Chips to SMEs, and Sales Execs to Sales Directors. Our Consultants are typically from relevant sales backgrounds giving first hand experience of the roles we recruit for. We pride ourselves on delivering unrivalled service levels to our candidates and our clients, our track record of success over the past 20 years means we stand out.
Within our Consumer Sales Division we have consultants within each of the 10 offices who dedicate themselves to this sector and no other. Our specialist capability is demonstrated further as we focus on sub sectors such as food, drink, household, foodservice, consumer electronics, apparel, health & beauty, consumer healthcare, pet and sports. Some of our key clients include Colgate, Beiersdorf, Dr Oetker, Johnson & Johnson, Matthew Clark, PZ Cussons, Kellogg’s, 2 Sisters, Samsung, Seven Seas, Twinings, Unilever, Reckitt Benckiser, SC Johnson, Warburtons, InBev, Kettle Chips, Hallmark, Luxottica, McCain, Britvic, General Mills, and Molson Coors to name but a few!
Michael Page Sales UK is part of Michael Page International with operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. As well as looking for high quality candidates for our clients, we are also always looking for top talent to work for us
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