13 Oct
Owen Payne Recruitment Services
Gloucester
Job description
Owen Payne Recruitment are recruiting for an Area Sales Manager based in the Gloucester or Newport area for a leading distributor of high-quality plumbing products, dedicated to serving the needs of plumber’s merchants across the UK.
Our client is seeking a motivated Area Sales Manager to join the team and cover the SA, CF, LD, NP, HR, BS, and GL postcodes.
This is a fully field-based role, requiring a proactive individual who thrives on building strong relationships and driving sales growth within their designated territory.
Benefits of the role :
- Permanent from day 1
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
- Company car, laptop, and mobile phone
- Pension scheme
- Opportunities for career development and progression
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
Salary :
Starting Salary of £27,000.00 per annum
Candidate Requirements :
- Sales experience is preferred but not essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new products and technologies
- Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage a large territory effectively
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively within the assigned postcodes
Key responsibilities :
- Drive sales and profitability by managing and expanding the customer base within the designated area.
- Achieve sales targets and KPIs set by the company
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with plumbers merchants, ensuring excellent customer service and support.
- Regularly visit existing and potential clients to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions.
- Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities, market trends, and competitor activities (Use this information to inform sales strategies and identify potential growth areas)
- Actively promote the company’s range of products, providing detailed product knowledge and technical support to customers
- Organize and conduct product demonstrations and training sessions as needed
- Maintain accurate records of sales activities, customer interactions, and market intelligence
- Prepare regular sales reports and forecasts for management review
- Work closely with internal teams, including marketing, customer service, and logistics, to ensure seamless service delivery and customer satisfaction