Area Sales Manager

City of York Source: WhatJobs

£45,000–£55,000

Area Sales Manager sought by the water technologies division of a global, £multibillion construction products manufacturer with nearly 200 locations worldwide, to cover the Yorkshire/North East region selling the company’s district heating products.

Your role as Area Sales Manager:
As Area Sales Manager based on patch in the Yorkshire/North East region, your duties will include:

Generating new business for the Company’s pre-insulated district heating pipework solutions
Dealing with and selling to contractors, wholesalers, building services consultants and clients
Meeting sales and profitability targets
Ensuring regular planning and reporting is maintained
Understanding and interpreting customer needs
Adopting a disciplined approach to prospecting and follow-up
Effectively utilising CRM systems to track customer and competitor insights

Your skills & experience:

You will have proven sales experience within the construction industry, including strong experience of dealing with specifiers and contractors (mechanical / utility)
Experience in district heating projects or low carbon heating is desired but not essential for the role
As the role will involve training and supporting contractors on site with the Company’s district heating pipework, site experience is essential
Target-driven and naturally engaging individual who excels in building relationships and enjoys regular customer interaction
Well organised with a structured approach to the role
An excellent communicator, as well as having confidence in delivering technical presentations

Benefits:

£45,000 - £55,000 salary depending on skills and experience
Sales Incentive Programme (max 40% paid quarterly, plus individual targets - max 10% paid annually)
Vehicle Allowance £8K per annum (£663 per month)
Flexible hours (core hours 10am-3pm)
Time off in lieu
Enhanced Pension Scheme (e.g. Min 3% EE & 6% ER, Mid 4% EE & 8% ER and Max EE 5% & ER 10%)
Life Assurance (3x salary) if enrolled in above
Private Medical Insurance & Health Cash Plan (P11D Benefit with option to add family for an additional fee)
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Free flu jabs
Health & wellbeing platform
32 days holidays including bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 2 years’ service, with option to buy and sell holiday (up to 5 days)
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme & Cycle to Work scheme
Long service awards
Employee assistance programme
Internal training academy and access to external training and supported education
Social culture and events