We are currently seeking an Area Sales Manager to join a well-established, family-run SME based in Gloucester. This exciting role will be to work within the fast paced sales team focusing on sales growth through distribution channels throughout the North of England. This role will thrive on delivering customer solutions that include, clean water booster sets and waste water packages through the distribution channel.
The role will be hybrid with a requirement to work from one of the offices at times whilst also visiting customers. The role is supported by team carrying out tendering, quote follow ups, technical support and after sales-teams.
Key duties and responsibilities.....
- Engage existing contacts and build a network of key stakeholders within the channel
- Manage a list of existing customers and develop a defined list of new potential accounts
- To create a relationship to become the “go-to” contact for pumping systems offering technical support
- Attend and/or lead on-site or video conferencing meetings
- Lead and propose commercial terms in order to win orders
- Present when necessary the company capabilities
- Manage a secured pipeline of opportunities/quotes
- Forecast orders
Requirements
- Self-motivated, tenacious, inquisitive, driven to succeed, and results oriented – want to win
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills comfortable in networking with internal and external contacts
- A recognised individual in the market
- Friendly demeanour that can build relationships easily
- Experience and knowledge of key influencers in building services/ distribution C
- an do attitude, happy to arrange, attend and lead meetings
- Operate as part of a wider team
- Technical acumen of pumping systems
- Commercial acumen with strong negotiation skills and knowledge of T&C’s Organised and capable to fill own diary with quality meetings
- Competent Level of IT Skills
- At least 3 years-experience in the sector
Benefits
Salary- £50,000-60,000k
Bonus
Car allowance
