Area Sales Manager – Lighting Projects NEW

Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Webber Hughes Ltd

Area Sales Manager – Lighting Projects

£competitive basic, bonus, company car + benefits

South East & South Central London

• Do you have previous experience in lighting projects?
• Are you confident building relationships with customers, identifying new business opportunities and developing projects from enquiry, site survey through to design and product specification?
• Looking for a role that combines account development and a technical, project-focused approach?

This is a great opportunity to join a true leader within lighting manufacturing, working with wholesale customers as well as contractors, architects, specifiers and other industry professionals to develop new project opportunities and manage an existing pipeline.

Tasked with growing your own territory, building lasting relationships and taking ownership of opportunities, key responsibilities include:

• Developing relationships with electrical wholesalers, trade customers, contractors, architects and other key industry contacts.
• Identifying and generating new business opportunities across project-led work.
• Visiting sites to carry out surveys, assess requirements and gather the information needed to develop suitable lighting solutions.
• Working with customers and project stakeholders to specify lighting products and put together project proposals.
• Managing your own diary, planning visits and keeping activity levels high across your territory.
• Working closely with the National Sales Manager and internal colleagues to develop opportunities and achieve sales targets.

What are we looking for?

Previous lighting project sales experience is essential.

We’re looking for someone who is proactive with the confidence to work independently, build relationships and maximise sales opportunities.

What’s on offer?

• Competitive basic salary, dependent on experience
• Performance-related bonus
• Company car and fuel expenses
• Training and development opportunities
• A supportive team and a great working culture
• Genuine scope for career progression

If you’re interested in developing a lasting career with strong opportunities to progress across the wider business, click to apply!