Area Sales Manager

A market-leading manufacturing company with direct supply to supermarket chains and discount retailers are recruiting an Area Sales Manager covering Llangollen, Shrewsbury, Telford, Wolverhampton, Worcester, Dudley, Birmingham & Walsall (Ideally you will live in or around Telford, Shrewsbury or Wolverhampton as this is central to the territory)

This role requires a strong FMCG territory sales background and the ability to drive new business growth while maintaining existing accounts.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop existing accounts while seeking new business
• Promote company brand and products to potential and existing customers
• Drive sales growth and exceed targets
• Adapt approach to offer bespoke services to various account types
• Utilize the internal sales team for regular orders and follow up on new leads
• Participate in conference calls and head office meetings
• Manage diary, work autonomously, and hit sales targets
• Develop and maintain customer relationships

Requirements:

• Proven FMCG territory sales background (2 - 3 years experience)
• Track record of meeting sales targets
• New business acquisition skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Self-motivated and driven to exceed targets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Salesforce CRM
• Ability to work autonomously and manage sales strategies
• Live centrally within the territory

Hours: 40 hours per week (Mon – Fri) - On the road managing your own diary

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 (£35k OTE; 4% GP on most products across the group and own brand in and 2% for third-party products) + Company Car

Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, Holiday buyback scheme, Birthday and Long-Service holiday scheme, Employee Assistance Program, Full training and support