Area Sales Manager - Contract

Headlam, Europe’s largest floor covering distributor, has an exciting opportunity for an Area Sales Manager specialising in contract Sales to join an inclusive and welcoming team. This full-time role is based in Manchester and comes with a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

Here is what’s on offer;

• No Weekends
• Competitive Pay
• Premium brand Company Car
• Tech pack
• Bonus scheme
• Access to the broadest range of floor coverings in the industry
• 3 days training dedicated to our systems, products and sales skills
• Colleague discount
• Christmas shutdown
• No Bank Holidays
• Free Parking
• Electric charging points (site specific)
• Pension scheme
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life assurance
• Save as you earn
• 1 paid volunteering day a year

As an Area Sales Manager, you will identify new and existing customers’ potential and leverage opportunities to grow sales with existing products. You will launch our new ranges into retailers and specifiers alike by creating and delivering a market-leading presentation using our detailed sales decks.

In your first few weeks in this Area Sales Manager role, you can expect to:

• Manage your area to deliver sales revenue targets
• Build relationships with new and existing customers
• Utilise sales decks to deliver market-leading presentations introducing customers to new products and ranges
• Manage customer pricing quotations and terms to protect margins while driving sales forward

To apply for this Area Sales Manager role, you will need external sales experience with a history of working to targets. You will also require:

• Previous experience within the UK flooring industry
• Individual sales success – in a retail, wholesale or other customer-facing role
• A premium brand mindset with an interest in quality products and brand loyalty