Kenny Recruit are working with an independent, family-owned business to find an Area Sales Manager. Our client are a lead supplier of resource to the construction industry in London and the surrounding areas. They provide their customers with an excellent service and high quality sustainable products at a competitive price. Having started off in business in 2017, they continue to grow and are expanding this year.
This is an exciting new opportunity for an Area Sales Manager working as part of the commercial team in the London area. This is a great position to grow and learn within an established team and opportunities to progress within the business. As the Area Sales Manager, you will play an integral role in identifying, targeting, chasing and securing attractive business opportunities.
Pay: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum (dependant on experience) + benefits which include a car allowance
Location: South West London (Wimbledon) - 5 days per week in the office
Working hours: 7.00am - 5.00pm.
Responsibilities:
- Maintaining and expanding customer base by building rapport with key customers, identifying new opportunities and managing the sales pipeline
- Help to raise the profile of the business within the London market by focusing on high value sales
- Seek and establish market knowledge, local activity, customer activity and action in line with commercial policy
- Processing orders and producing quotations
- Dealing with all enquiries via email and telephone
- Generating new business
- You'll regularly assess sales performance, adjusting strategies as needed to ensure continued growth and success
- Monthly reports to our sales team on plans moving forward
Who you are:
- Previous selling and negotiation skills
- Ability to develop strong and sustainable customer and colleague relationships
- Detail and results oriented with strong personal values to succeed
- Highly organised with demonstrable planning and delivery capabilities
- IT literate
- Driven, positive and have a proactive attitude
- Full UK driving license
Next Steps...
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