Area Sales Manager
- london, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent·Hybrid
- Full time
- £40 - £45 Per Hour
Job Description
Area Sales Manager - South London and Southern Home Counties
Established over 20 years ago, our client is a high-end brand who supply luxury handmade flooring to Interior Designers, Architects & Specifiers. They are a family-owned business who have expanded on a global scale since their establishment, with their products currently in use in Buckingham Palace, as well as in the homes of many A-List celebrities.
They are looking for an Area Sales Manager to oversee a set of existing independent retail accounts as well as expanding the territory account base through a range of new business efforts & up-selling. This company has strong family values & a hugely supportive leadership culture; successful candidates can expect a collaborative environment with a culture of promoting from within.
This is a hybrid role with face-to-face client meetings across a set region of South London ans the Southern Homes Counties.
Responsibilities
- Maintain & develop relationships with existing Independent Retailers, Interior Designers, Architects & Specifiers
- Independent diary management for client calls & visits
- Identify & prospect new business opportunities within designated territory
- Develop & implement strategies to build existing customer base
- Demonstrate product range to both potential & existing customers, showcasing features and benefits
- Collaborate with eider sales team to coordinate efforts & maximise revenue where necessary
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends & competitor activity
The Successful Candidate
- 2+ years B2B sales / account management experience
- Experience selling a luxury product is beneficial
- Experience selling home furnishings is a plus (e.g. paint, fabric, textiles, wallpaper, flooring)
- Experience selling to architects, interior designers or independent retailers is a plus
- Territory Management, Area Sales, Field Sales experience is a plus
- Full UK driving license
- Must live in South London or Southern Home Counties
- Basic Salary £40,000-£45,000
- Company car
- Healthcare options
- Pension options
- 4 weeks annual leave + public holidays (including closure over Christmas period)