Area Sales Manager (Field Based) - Southwest - Global Manufacturer

**Area Sales Manager (Field Based) - Southwest - Global Manufacturer**

We are currently recruiting for a global manufacturer in one of the biggest growth sectors across the UK. This is a rare opportunity where our client is not looking for any kind of industry background but people who are good at managing accounts, have a structured sales approach, field-based sales experience and keen to progress their career.

Role:

You will be responsible for -

• Managing a mixture of 130 regional and national accounts across the Southwest (Bristol, South Wales, Exeter, Cornwall) area
• Consultative sales approach working to grow your existing accounts
• Selling through the value and service of the company; very consultative
• Managing your own diary/territory
• Manage and develop relationships with accounts across the defined geographical area; both commercially and technically
• Gain opportunities for new sales of the company products and services

Candidate:

The ideal candidate will -

• Have a minimum of 2+ years’ field sales experience
• History of account management and new business
• Have a stable sales background
• Someone who is structured in their approach to help build and develop accounts
• Experience selling on value
• Live on territory (Bristol, South Wales, Southwest)
• Good at building relationships

Package:

• Basic Salary: £40,000 - £47,000 (negotiable based on experience)
• Bonus: 20%
• Car Allowance or Company Car option
• Phone and laptop
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Employee assistant program
• Plus a number of corporate benefits

This is a great chance to join a global company which can offer a huge amount of career potential moving forward. My client is looking for the right character rather than industry experience so is an excellent chance to get into a great industry.