Area Sales Manager

  • Sheffield
  • Adecco
Job Title: Area Sales Manager Location: North Sheffield with UK based travelSalary: £40, - £50, + Performance BonusContract Details: Full Time, PermanentOur client has a fantastic new opportunity to join their team as an Area Sales Manager to play a key role in their ongoing growth and success.As our client is a manufacturer selling via a supply chain, we are looking for an experienced sales professional who has worked within a similar role in a manufacturing environment.The role will involve being based onsite in the Sheffield office usually two days per week, with the other days being spent attending onsite meetings with existing and potential new customers across the UK.Responsibilities:Manage and develop sales within your assigned territory, focusing on the current customer base and potential new customers.Provide excellent customer service and promote awareness of the organisation and its products.Advise stockists and new customers on product displays and positioning.Follow up on customer requirements, maximising sales while adhering to procedures.Stay up to date with competitors, products, and market trends.Collaborate with the internal team to generate and secure additional sales opportunities.Essential Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.Strong negotiation skills.Full driving licence.Previous sales experience, either internal or external.Ability to build and maintain relationships with customers.Self-motivated and a team player.Well-organised with good planning skills.Proficient in Microsoft packages.Ambitious and resilientWell-presented and professional.Benefits:Competitive salary within the range of £40, - £50, per year, including achievable bonus targets.Company car options.Expense card.Company phone and laptop25 days of holiday.Company pension scheme.On-site parking.Private medical insurance.Sick pay.Our client offers continuous training and development, as well as opportunities for career progression. You will be part of a positive work culture and have the chance to receive training from our client's partner organisations. With their support, you will have all the tools you need to succeed, including marketing materials to boost sales.Apply now to become our client's next Area Sales Manager! We look forward to reviewing your application.Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.