Area Sales Manager

Maidstone, Kent
Red Door Recruitment

An exciting opportunity for an Area Sales Manager has arisen within a growing ambitious company who are a widely recognised and highly regarded UK wide Wholesaler of plumbing and allied products.

The business has enjoyed sustained and significant growth over recent years and has highly ambitious goals for the future. The role offers stability, long-term security and a stimulating working environment at a successful Company that truly values its employees.

Reporting to the Sales Director you will maintain and develop Independent, National and Buying Group Merchants in the Southeast of England /South London.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record within the Plumbing and Heating industry. You will be passionate about sales, ambitious, strategic, and enjoy a fast-paced environment.

What s in it for you

• Salary Up to £45k + bonus
• Hours: Monday to Friday 9-5
• Company car + fuel card
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare after probation
• Yearly pay reviews
• Bust challenging role
• Friendly team
• Supportive environment
• Fast growing company

Key responsibilities for the Area Sales Manager:

• Managing an existing customer base but always trying to increase the depth of product and range they stock
• To manage time between looking after existing business but always striving to create new business partners
• Taking full responsibility on the business customer accounts Dealing with any issues or concerns, dealing with returns, stock issues etc.
• To demonstrate and sell new products available from the business
• To attend trade shows and events to push the companies products and services but to also keep up with market trends and products.
• To continually strive to meet and exceed set targets on sales revenue, margin, and volume within the existing and new database
• To physically take sales orders and to liaise with other departments to assist in the smooth efficient transaction of that order
• To meet all personal and business objectives and KPI s that are set

For this Area Sales Manager role the employer is looking for:

• Relevant sales experience within the Plumbing / Heating industry
• Strong business acumen
• Experience of using MS Office applications
• Be ambitious, driven and goal-oriented
• Possess negotiation skills
• Possess excellent communication and people skills and be highly self-motivated
• Be confident and enthusiastic
• Work well in a fast-paced environment

If you are interested in this Area Sales Manager role, please apply now!

Red Door Recruitment is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Full details available on our website.

Please note due to the number of applications we often receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.