Company
Nigel Wright Recruitment is delighted to be supporting the search for a Area Business manager North appointment, for a global manufacturer with a marketing leading brand. The role will be remote, with travel across the North of the UK (from South Manchester to the Scottish borders).
Role
Reporting into the UK sales manager the role will be responsible for the development of dealer accounts within a territory that spans from South Manchester to the Scottish boarders. Key areas of responsibility will include:
- Implement company sales and marketing strategies within the territory
- Achieve sales turnover and margin to budget (Target) for the territory
- Manage and grow the dealer business within the territory
- Achieve width and depth of all product categories with all dealers within the territory
- Manage the trade marketing activities to encourage sell-through within the dealer network.
- Gather market and competitor intelligence
Experience
- An experienced account manager, preferably with experience building dealer networks.
- Success in this role will be heavily based on the ability to build long term relationships so excellent communication skills are essential.
- A team player who is able to work independently and has a self starter attitude
- Commercially astute, numerate and with an appreciation for pricing, costs and profitability
- Shows initiative and a desire for development
- Willingness to travel extensively across the territory so full UK driving licence is essential