Area Sales Manager

Area Sales Manager - KBB

Components for Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms Manufacturing - North East England & Scotland

Candidate Location - Newcastle, Glasgow, Edinburgh, York

36,000 - 46,000 Basic Salary, up to 50% Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits

• Do you have B2B field sales experience, selling into the KBB manufacturing sector?
• Looking for a new sales challenge with a stable, established, 'Great Place To Work' organisation?
• Happy covering a territory from Yorkshire up into Scotland?

If so, here's an opportunity for you. A leading provider of KBB components is growing and seeking a driven, professional ASM to join them as part of a longer-term vision.

Your Role as an Area Sales Manager:

• You will be taking ownership of your own territory, nurturing existing accounts (40%), prospecting and spotting new opportunities (60%).
• Consultatively selling as the product range is at the premium end of the sector.
• Dealing with customers from large international KBB manufacturers, through to small, boutique specialists.
• You'll be handling objections and using your sales experience to overcome these in a professional manner.
• Represent the client at trade shows a couple of times per year.
• Keeping a close eye on market trends and changes.

Ideal Background for the Area Sales Manager Position:

• A background in B2B sales to the KBB and furniture sector.
• Able to sell premium products rather than race to the bottom pricing.
• Professional, accountable, and honest.
• Covering the North East of England & Scotland, you must live on territory.
• You must have a full driving licence and right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

The Company recruiting for the Area Sales Manager:

• An established, privately-owned international manufacturing group with a strong reputation across multiple industry sectors.
• Their interior solutions division continues to grow its market share and is looking to strengthen its UK sales team as a result.
• The pride themselves on a premium product; they don't aim to be the cheapest.
• They're seeking a driven ASM who enjoys selling consultatively into the KBB sector.

The Package for the Area Sales Manager:

• 36,000 - 46,000 Basic Salary.
• Above-average bonus scheme (up to 50%).
• Car allowance ~ 8k per year.
• Life Assurance, Private Healthcare, Pension & other benefits.

Please apply for this job online if you are interested and feel you fit the above criteria.

Dave is the main point of contact for the role.

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