Salary: £40,000-£45,000 + Bonus

Location: Northern Region - Postcodes: L, CH, LL, CW, WA, PR, ST

Overview:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious Area Sales Manager to join our fast-growing company, covering the Northern Region postcodes: L, CH, LL, CW, WA, PR, ST. While lighting experience is desirable, it is not essential for this role. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn to be a sales professional as part of an experienced regional team.

Responsibilities:

• Develop relationships with Wholesale Branch Managers, Buyers, and Trade Counters.
• Follow monthly call plans to ensure all customers are visited each month.
• Target upcoming project opportunities and assist wholesalers in specifying products to their customers through training and product advice.
• Promote and sell quality lighting products through a B2B route to market.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in sales or customer relations.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage a designated sales region effectively.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Living in or close to the relevant area of cover is essential.

Day-to-Day:

• Visit and maintain relationships with Wholesale Branch Managers, Buyers, and Trade Counters.
• Implement monthly call plans and seek upcoming project opportunities.
• Provide product advice and support to wholesalers to help specify products to their customers.
• Input and maintain information in the company CRM.

Why Choose Us:

• Opportunity to learn to be a sales professional as part of an experienced regional team
• One to one coaching in sales skills, area management, planning, relationship building, business plan setting, and sale target achievement
• A mentor to guide and develop you
• A package commensurate with the best in the industry
• Opportunities to progress for those who want it enough