Area Sales Manager

• Inherit an established sales area with high growth potential
• Customer focus is garden machinery dealers, country stores and hire centres
• Full training and support is provided
• Build on record sales in 2020

The Company:

You will be working for a major manufacturer of parts, equipment, and accessories for the forestry, garden, agricultural and construction markets. The company has a clear vision to be the supplier of choice in their category and all products, promotions and customer services have this aim in mind. A retirement has created this opportunity for an ambitious and energetic Area Sales Manager to further develop this important sales region.

The role of the Area Sales Manager

This technical sales environment is all about building strong, trusting relationships with knowledgeable customers. Full support and training will be provided and the key requirements of the role will be:

• Creating a journey plan that maximises contact time with both existing accounts and key prospects.
• Developing customer specific sales strategies that meet ambitious sales targets
• Dealing with a range of customers from business owners and professional buyers to workshop technicians
• Contribute actively to a weekly team video meeting
• Bring positive energy and a determination to maximise sales growth

The person for this Area Sales Manager’s role:

We are looking for a motivated, positive Sales Representative who will excel in this environment. The right profile will be:

• Centrally based in Scotland and able to travel extensively
• At least 3 years of experience as a Sales Representative and comfortable with technical products
• Motivated, positive and excited by a new opportunity
• Excellent people skills - able to read situations and take appropriate actions
• Experience dealing with independent retailers, garden centres, hardware stores or merchants is preferred.  
• First class communication and presentation skills
• Numerate and IT literate

Package:

This role offers a basic salary and a performance-based bonus plus company car and generous pension and healthcare schemes. You would be joining an exciting, diverse and profitable business that has a track record of stability and loyalty among its team.

Contact: Nick Hester

Reference: NH/23284

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