Area Sales Manager

Are you a passionate sales professional looking to join one of Europe's largest manufacturers and distributors of professional hand tools and workshop equipment for the automotive aftermarket and industrial sector?

If you have a passion for sales, excellent communication skills, and a target-driven mindset, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

As the Area Sales Manager, you'll play a crucial role in expanding our client's customer base through new business development activities. With a focus on distributors and end users, you'll have the opportunity to shape the sales strategy and drive revenue growth.

Your main responsibility as Area Sales Manager will be to cultivate strong relationships with their existing network of distributors while also actively seeking out new business opportunities.

Covering the UK Central band sales territory, which boasts a population of over 12 million people, you'll be entering a diverse industrial and commercial landscape with immense potential for growth. By working closely with their established distributors, you'll be at the forefront of expanding the sales of their products through strategic business development efforts. This will involve liaising with various commercial teams within their customer base, particularly focusing on medium to large end-user opportunities.

Rest assured, you'll have their full support, equipping you with all the necessary products and solutions to meet your customers' needs.

Collaboration will be key in this role, as you'll work closely with the UK & Ireland Sales Manager and the customer service team. By aligning your efforts with their expertise, you'll ensure a seamless customer experience and drive success.

As the Area Sales Manager, you'll be based from home. 

To excel in this role, relevant sales experience is essential. While automotive aftermarket or tools, workshop or garage equipment experience is preferred, it's not essential, so don't hesitate to apply if you have a strong sales background. Your proficiency in sales, negotiation, and communication skills will be critical in driving results. As a target-driven individual, you'll be motivated to achieve and exceed revenue targets, propelling our growth trajectory.

Typical customers include the Hayley Group, Cromwell Tools, Rubix, as well as automotive, tools, fixings & fastening distributors.

Excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, will be advantageous in managing your sales activities and presenting compelling proposals to clients. Your exceptional time-management and organisational skills, coupled with self-discipline, will allow you to juggle multiple priorities effectively.

As this role involves travel, a full UK driving license is required.

In return for your dedication and contributions, the company offer a competitive salary of £41k per annum, bonus, along with a fully expensed hybrid or electric company car, pension plan, and additional benefits including 23 days holidays (increasing with service).

If you're ready to significantly impact sales and be part of this leading tools and garage equipment manufacturer,  we want to hear from you.

For further information on this Area Sales Manager - Central Region opportunity, please apply and Stewart Lupton,  JSL Solutions - Automotive Aftermarket Recruitment, will be in touch.

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