Area Sales Manager

Job title: Area Sales Manager - South

Location: Home based

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 plus bonus, company car and benefits

Sector: Garden Leisure

Job type: Permanent

Job reference: NH/23850

• Leading European consumer goods company
• Strong brand backed by innovative marketing
• Established sales area with huge growth opportunities

The Area Sales Manager role:

We are looking for an experienced Sales Representative / Area Sales Manager to maximise sales revenue across existing accounts and new stockists in your region.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Create a journey plan that maximises customer contact time for existing and new accounts.
• Constantly prospect for new business in garden, DIY and general retail channels.
• Attend trade shows and follow up leads to convert enquiries to sales .
• Work with a national sales and marketing team to develop strategies, POS and promotional plans.
• Liaise with merchandising colleagues to ensure customers are well supported.
• Develop strong relationships with all buyers and influencers.
• Report to UK & Ireland Sales Director.

The Area Sales Manager candidate:

Home based, you will be able to travel throughout your region as required. We are looking for an experienced Sales Representative with a passion for outdoor living who can excel in this high-profile role.

Suitable candidates will have:

• Proven success as a Sales Representative in a non-food consumer goods business.
• Ideally with experience of selling to garden centres.
• An energetic, charismatic and entrepreneurial individual who thrives in a fast paced environment.
• Highly skilled in negotiation and presentation.
• Committed to new business growth alongside account management.
• Track record of success in previous roles.

The Company:

A 1000 employee European consumer goods business with a substantial UK footprint. Agile, ambitious and with a clear focus on consumer led marketing; the company has a broad portfolio of products with strong growth potential.

For more information and to apply:

Contact:

Name - Nick Hester      

Telephone - 01275 813030

Email - nick@cavendishmaine.com

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