Area Sales Manager

Area Sales Manager x2 - Catering Equipment

Location 1- Newcastle, Sunderland, Middlesbrough, Durham, Darlington, South Shields.

Location 2 - Derbyshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Nottingham, Chesterfield, Sheffield, Staffordshire

Package - £40,000 - £45,000 Basic depending on experience, OTE is in the region of £55,000 - £60,000, Car or Car Allowance, Expenses, Laptop, Mobile, 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

The Company:

We have almost 10 years of being established and trading in the UK, we are part of a rapidly expanding European business, certainly viewed as one of the leaders in its field of expertise, boasting over 2500 employees worldwide. In the UK, we are currently investing heavily in our infrastructure, and the expansion of our portfolio in the UK. Do you want to help us drive forward and grow our UK presence?

The Role:

Reporting directly to the UK Sales Manager, this role involves overseeing and expanding an established portfolio of dealer/partner accounts in the North Midlands region and also in the North East region. Key responsibilities include driving an increase in customer awareness and business development cross selling in new solutions, achieving predetermined sales targets and maintaining profit margins. While remote work is possible, effective diary management is expected. As a team player, you will contribute to and support the ongoing growth of the business.

The Person:

Working remotely, collaboration and daily communication with key stakeholders is essential. A solid understanding of the Commercial Catering Equipment market and its products is necessary to effectively work towards agreed targets and demonstrate a strong drive for success. Exposure to ware washing, chilling and freezing equipment, cooking equipment, storage, counters, and display equipment would be advantageous.

Excellent customer focus, interpersonal skills, and robust planning and organizational abilities are required. A proven track record in field sales is a necessity with the ability to strategize and prospect for new business opportunities. If you have a knowledge of existing relationships within the non-food wholesale network would be very advantageous. Holding a full clean driving license is a requirement for this role.