Area Sales Manager
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | Birmingham, Lancashire, Manchester, Merseyside, West Yorkshire |
| Area | North West, UK |
| Sector | Sales & Marketing |
| Salary | upto £60K, Bonus, Car, Great Benefits |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Russell Cripps |
| Job Ref | RC/87540 |
| Working | Remote |
- Description
A respected market leader within the Commercial Interiors sector, who have experienced rapid growth over the last 10 years are looking to strengthen their team with the key recruitment of an additional Specification Sales Manager to cover Birmingham, Lancashire, Manchester, Merseyside, Yorkshire.
The organisation has been expanding and are constantly looking for new business opportunities. It is an exciting time to join and develop your career within this leading company who want their employees to grow and develop along with the company.
About the role
You will be responsible for driving sales growth, developing new business opportunities, and building strong customer relationships in the business area.
Reporting directly to the Regional Sales Manager, this role requires a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a proven track record in business-to-business sales. You will have experience of selling an interior specified product primarily into commercial office, education, residential BTR & PRS sectors together with a successful sales background of achievement within architects, designers, end users, office fit out contractors and flooring contractors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the sales strategies and tactics to achieve or exceed sales targets within your assigned business area.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities through market research, prospecting, and lead generation.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, architects, designers, contractors, and other stakeholders in the commercial construction industry.
- Collaborate with the Regional Sales Manager to develop annual sales forecasts, budgets, and action plans for your business area.
- Conduct market analysis to identify trends, competitive landscape, and opportunities for growth.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms of sale to maximize profitability while maintaining customer satisfaction.
- Monitor sales performance, analyse sales data, and provide regular reports to the Regional Sales Manager on achievements, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, market developments, and competitor activities to provide valuable insights and make strategic recommendations.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, logistics, design and customer service, to ensure smooth order fulfilment and customer satisfaction.
- Attend industry trade shows, conferences, and networking events to promote our brand, generate leads, and expand the company's market presence.
- Continuously enhance product knowledge, sales skills, and understanding of customer needs through self-development and training opportunities.
- Any other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility of this role.
About the individual
We are looking for a sales professional who has experience working within the Commercial Interiors sector Floorcoverings Ceramic Tiles, KBB, Furniture or Lighting. The successful individual will have experience dealing with Architects, Designers and End Users selling a commercial interiors product within Birmingham, Lancashire, Manchester, Merseyside, Yorkshire, Cheshire,
Experience within Social Media is essential, with the ability to use Linkedin, Pin Interest and being able to conduct meetings virtually (Zoom, Teams, Skype etc).
Package upto £60K Basic, Choice of Car Benefits and Great Bonus
In the first instance please forward your CV to Russell Cripps; russell@cavendishmaine.com
Reference: RC/87540
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