Area Sales Manager

My Client is a respected market leader within the carpet and rug sector. 

Their view is; it’s never just a carpet. From our earliest days, we’ve set out to make textile flooring carpets, rugs, and runners – that gets as much attention and adulation as any other beloved interiors feature.

Today they are a multi-award-winning interiors brand using colour, pattern and texture to surprise, excite and delight everyone from stylish home improvers to visionary interior designers.

About the Role
The maintenance and growth of existing accounts along with the development of new client relationships through proactive regular contact within the Independent Retail and Interior Design markets.

You will be responsible for the external sales budget within the Interiors sector across South Wales, Bristol, Gloucester, Wiltshire, BANES, Somerset, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall.
 

• Manage the portfolio of existing customer accounts through regular planned customer visits and telephone contact. 
• Develop and implement a growth strategy for existing and new customers.  
• Create targeted campaigns in conjunction with the marketing team aligned to the defined development strategy. 
• Forecast of material requirements for the timely delivery of products will be part of your remit.

Your role will require you to progress opportunities with decision makers in the following customer types;

• Independent retailers. 
• Interior designers.
• Main contractors.

About the Individual:
We are looking for a sales professional who has experience working within the Commercial Interiors sector Floorcoverings, KBB, Ceramic Tiles, Furniture or Lighting. The successful individual will have experience dealing with Independent Retailers, Interior Designers and Contractors 

Package: upto £43K, Bonus, Car and Benefits

In the first instance please forward your CV to Russell Cripps; russell@cavendishmaine.com

Reference: RC/0806Z

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