Area Sales Manager
- Employer
- Michael Page Sales
- Location
- England, Greater Manchester, Manchester
- Salary
- £29700 - £33000 per annum + Car Allowance and Bonus
- Closing date
- 26 Dec 2024
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- Business Sector
- Non Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Sales
Job Details
As the Area Sales Manager you will be responsible for driving sales growth, managing client relationships, and developing new business opportunities. This role requires a proactive, customer-focused professional with a proven track record in sales leadership and a passion for retail.
Client Details
Our client is a globally recognised brand in the stationary sector. With over a century of heritage, creativity, and innovation. Due to their constant growth they are now seeking an Area Sales Manager to cover Manchester and Liverpool.
Description
- Develop and implement strategic sales plans to meet and exceed targets.
- Manage and grow relationships with key retail partners, ensuring outstanding service and product performance.
- Identify and secure new business opportunities with independent retailers and national chains.
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless execution of marketing and merchandising initiatives.
- Analyse sales data and market trends to adapt strategies and maximise revenue.
- Regularly visit accounts and retail locations to strengthen relationships and optimise product placement.
Profile
A successful Area Sales Manager should have:
- Proven experience in field sales
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- A results-oriented mindset with a proven ability to achieve and exceed targets.
- Analytical skills and the ability to interpret sales data and market insights.
- Self-motivated, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- A passion for connecting with people and delivering exceptional service
- FMCG experience
- Clean driving license
Job Offer
- A competitive salary ranging from £29,700 to £33,000 per year.
- Car allowance for travel requirements.
- Generous holiday leave.
- A cooperative and supportive company culture that encourages growth and development.
- Bonus scheme
If you are a driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment, we encourage you to apply.
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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