AI Job Summary

Proven experience leading, managing and motivating field-based sales teams to hit targets. Minimum 70% of time coaching, training and mentoring the sales team members. Experience growing revenue via account management, retention and new acquisition using consultative sales.

Job Description

Job Title: Area Sales Manager – South East

Location: Field-based, London, Southampton, Northampton

Reporting to: Regional Sales Manager

Salary: Inc OTE: £50,000-£60,000 (DOE) plus Company Car, iPad, Laptop, and Mobile Phone

About the Role

Are you a currently a passionate and results-driven leader? Have you managed a team that are out of the filed before who have consistently exceeded sales targets?

Join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]., part of the globally renowned [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], as an Area Sales Manager and lead a high-performing team to success sales and growth in the South East.

With over 79,000 employees across 80+ countries and 400 companies worldwide, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a market leader in assembly and fastening materials. Our ambitious growth plans mean there’s never been a more exciting time to join our team

This patch requires you to cover London, as far down as Southampton and up to Northampton

Key Responsibilities

• Inspire and Lead: Lead a team of Field Sales Consultants across a diverse and thriving territory.
• Grow Business: Drive revenue through account management, customer retention, and acquisition.
• Hit Targets: Ensure your team achieves monthly sales, gross profit, and KPI goals.
• Develop Talent: Train, coach, and mentor your team with at least 70% of your time spent in the field and 30% working from home.
• Strategise and Execute: Create and deliver a clear business plan with SMART goals.
• Build Relationships: Establish trust with existing customers and attract new business through consultative sales techniques.
• Analyse and Improve: Use data to identify trends and continuously improve performance.

Please note the above is not an exhaustive list and does not necessarily include all the duties the job holder may have to perform. This job description may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business.

Skills & Requirements

• Proven experience in leading, managing, and motivating sales teams to drive success.
• Strong consultative sales skills and a track record of achieving results.
• A flexible, results-driven attitude with the ability to work under pressure.
• Full UK driving license (essential) and a willingness to travel extensively (within the UK)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
• Excellent IT skills.

What We Offer

• 24 days holiday (raising up to 29 with Length of Service)
• Pension in line with auto-enrolment
• Health Care plan
• Career progression
• Fully expensed company car, phone & tablet
• Monday to Friday schedule, no weekends, and bank holidays off
• Long-service awards, recruitment referral bonuses, and incentives such as overseas trips
• Comprehensive training and tools to thrive in your role, plus opportunities to grow within a global market leader

Apply now and power the growth of our network!

We are committed to fostering inclusion and diversity to support the future success of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

Please note: Interviews may take place while the role is advertised. We reserve the right to close the role early if sufficient applications are received.