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Area Sales Manager

Salary:

50-60k

Location:

North West

Location: North West (Postcodes covering WN, WA, ST, SK, PR, OL, M, LA, L, HX, HD, FY, DE, CW, CH, CA, BL, BD, BB, LL, PA, ML, KA, G, DG)

 

Salary: £50k + bonus + car/car allowance

 

My client is a specialises within the Coatings & Paints industry.

 

Role:

  • Responsible for maintaining and developing the existing customer base and revenue forging long-term business relationships.
  • Sourcing and on-board new business opportunities, working collaboratively with stakeholders within company to secure and win the business.
  • Conduct face-to-face meetings with new and existing customer base in accordance with department the key performance indicators.
  • Plan relevant call objective for every customer meeting in line with customer needs, situation appraisal and business priorities.
  • Have all available up to date information for call planning, sector, products, and services.
  • Actively source new business opportunities within the designated territory across a wide platform of sectors and industries for the purpose of selling the products and services of the company.
  • Achieve set revenue and new business targets & key performance indicators.
  • Conduct product trials with customers from inception through to close working collaboratively with technical team.
  • Present the company’s portfolio of products and brand image in a professional and constructive manner.
  • Maintain accurate company records of customer visits and interactions at all times in line with the company standards
  • Consistently manage new business pipeline activity and update CRM system accordingly.
  • Produce accurate and timely forecasting as required.
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending training and development courses
  • Attend trade shows, exhibitions, and networking events within designated territory.
  • Contribute to team performance by accomplishing target related results as needed.
  • Identify product improvements or new products by remaining current on industry trends, market activities and competitors.
  • Work collaboratively with the accounts department to ensure that all outstanding invoices are paid on time and in full.
  • Prepare and present professional proposals for existing and prospective customers.
  • Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing company standards.
  • Prepare and present detailed analysis of the performance of your territory and customer base in sales meetings and across the business where needed.
  • Ensure that you have up to date prices and product lists.
  • To proactively participate in sales drives and focus areas.
  • Adhere to company policies and procedures at all times

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Contact Emma Ingham:

Emma Ingham

Specialist Recruitment Consultant
0161 443 0016

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