A market-leading manufacturing company with direct supply to supermarket chains and discount retailers are recruiting an Area Sales Manager covering Llangollen, Shrewsbury, Telford, Wolverhampton, Worcester, Dudley, Birmingham & Walsall (Ideally you will live in or around Telford, Shrewsbury or Wolverhampton as this is central to the territory)
This role requires a strong FMCG territory sales background and the ability to drive new business growth while maintaining existing accounts.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and develop existing accounts while seeking new business
- Promote company brand and products to potential and existing customers
- Drive sales growth and exceed targets
- Adapt approach to offer bespoke services to various account types
- Utilize the internal sales team for regular orders and follow up on new leads
- Participate in conference calls and head office meetings
- Manage diary, work autonomously, and hit sales targets
- Develop and maintain customer relationships
Requirements:
- Proven FMCG territory sales background (2 - 3 years experience)
- Track record of meeting sales targets
- New business acquisition skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- Self-motivated and driven to exceed targets
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Salesforce CRM
- Ability to work autonomously and manage sales strategies
- Live centrally within the territory
Hours: 40 hours per week (Mon – Fri) - On the road managing your own diary
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 (£35k OTE; 4% GP on most products across the group and own brand in and 2% for third-party products) + Company Car
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, Holiday buyback scheme, Birthday and Long-Service holiday scheme, Employee Assistance Program, Full training and support