Simon Acres Recruitment are working with a well-established KBB manufacturer, who is seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to cover the North of the UK.
Salary: Paying a basic of between £45,000 - £50,000, plus bonus (£65,000 OTE), company car, fuel card and many more benefits.
Covering: The North of the UK**.**
This is an exciting opportunity to take on a well-nurtured patch with some healthy accounts. You will be tasked with looking after and growing existing accounts, with an element of new business involved in the mix.
Key responsibilities:
- Managing, building, and developing existing key relationships with kitchen and bathroom retailers, buying groups, and distributors.
- Presenting new products, new colours, and promotional offers.
- Acting as the primary point of contact for retailers, addressing their inquiries, resolving issues, and proactively identifying opportunities for upselling.
- Conducting regular visits, business reviews, and performance analysis.
- Collaborating with internal teams, marketing, management, etc.
- Growing network by identifying and engaging with new potential kitchen and bathroom retailers/merchants.
- Staying updated with industry trends and market developments.
Candidate Requirements:
- Proven track record within field sales - selling business to business within the KBB industry.
- Existing relationships with KBB retailers and merchants (very beneficial).
- Excellent technical understanding of kitchens.
- Sound retail sales account management experience.
- Ability to build and strengthen customer relationships.
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Self-motivated, driven, enthusiastic and pro-active.
- Ability to work under pressure and solve problems.
- Ability to demonstrate a tenacious and resilient mindset.
- Be able to manage time and priorities effectively.
- Proficient with MS packages such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Full UK driving licence (essential).
- Flexible with business travel requirements.
Simon Acres Recruitment are acting as the employment agency in relation to
this vacancy.