Area Sales Manager

Job Title: Area Sales Manager  Salary: £40,000-£45,000+ Performance related Bonus and Christmas Bonus Working with the market leader in the industry Field Based: 3 days on the road, 2 days in the Office Office based in Walsall Job Summary: Are you looking for a change or maybe to work in the largest company in their market then this role might be for you? My client is the UKs largest distributor of lifting and construction gear and are looking for an Area Sales Manager to come in and cover the North of England. This role will be looking after current accounts and generating new business opportunities across the North of the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to take a step up in their career and work for a market leader.  They are looking for a motivated self-starter who wants to make an impact quickly and this territory already has circa 200 active accounts! Key Responsibilities:  Maintaining and growing existing accounts in a consultative way demonstrating the technical side of the products and their applications Identify and engage with new business opportunities to provide continuous growth within the region Work with other departments within the business in order to provide an efficient and streamlined service to customers Provide support and consulting for existing customers when they have issues Skills and Competencies: Strategic Thinking: Strong strategic planning skills, in this role you will be responsible for looking after your own accounts and how to manager them to maximise revenue Negotiation: Negotiation with clients will be an everyday occurrence. Being able to negotiate effectively whilst ensuring quality for the customer and margin for the business is a crucial part of this role. You will negotiate independently Communication: Due to a diverse customer base, excellent communication skills are imperative. This role is predominantly field based which means both face-to-face communication and phone communication must be exceptional Analytical: Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and make data-driven decisions. It is important with this role to observe market trends and make proactive decisions based on them. Customer Focus: Deep commitment to customer satisfaction and experience in fostering long-term client relationships. Experience: You must have a manufacturing or technical sales background Personal Attributes: Results-oriented with a strong drive to meet and exceed goals. Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Adaptable and able to thrive in a rapidly changing industry. Self-motivated and proactive, with a strong entrepreneurial mindset. Benefits: Basic salary: £40,000-£45,000 Annual Performance related bonus Christmas Bonus 28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays Private Bupa Healthcare after 3 months Company car Phone, iPad, Laptop If you are a motivated individual with a passion for sales and a knack for building strong customer relationships, we want to hear from you! Join and be part of a team that values excellence and innovation. The successful individual will be joining a global business who focus on creating long-term value for customers and employees through a passionate dedication to excellence and a disciplined management process. This drives a sustained competitive advantage in a dynamic global market. They achieve success by developing industry-leading technology, investing globally, and delivering results for customers and creating career opportunities and development for colleagues. The best part of this is, if you are successful in getting the job, we guarantee that you are going to love it. Why? For everyone we place, 96% are still with their company 12-months later, and 94% are still there 2-years later. That speaks for itself. Want to be a part of this? Of course, you do! If you have the spirit and passion this position requires then get in touch now. To apply, click on the apply button below, contact Will Cook: (url removed) or call the Mercury Hampton office directly on (phone number removed)