Area Sales Manager

Area Sales Manager Armagh, Down, Monaghan & Louth Full-time | Permanent We are currently recruiting an experienced Area Sales Manager for our client, a well-established producer of high-quality concrete products. This is a client-facing role involving a mix of account management, new business development and customer relationship management. The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting the companys full product range, developing long-term customer relationships and growing sales across Armagh.

This role would suit someone with strong sales experience within construction, building materials, quarry products, concrete products, builders merchants or a related industry.

Key Responsibilities Develop new and existing business by positively promoting the companys full range of concrete products and aggregates Proactively manage and develop relationships with customers to expand the customer base and increase brand awareness Develop strategic relationships with key customers, decision-makers and industry contacts Manage key customer accounts and maintain strong ongoing business relationships Understand customer requirements and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction Provide accurate and timely cost calculations and quotations to customers Negotiate terms, pricing, delivery requirements and product specifications Close sales opportunities and support repeat business through strong post-sale service Deal with and resolve customer complaints in conjunction with relevant internal departments Assist with budgets, sales strategy, planning and forecasting when required Support marketing activity to promote the companys product range Attend production scheduling, sales and marketing meetings as required Prepare and deliver accurate reports in a timely manner Support account and credit management in cooperation with the Financial Director

Essential Criteria Minimum of 2 years solid experience in a sales role within a related industry Experience dealing with merchants, builders providers, contractors, self-builders, agricultural users or similar customer groups Strong customer-facing experience with the ability to build and maintain positive business relationships Commercially focused with the ability to identify opportunities and close sales Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills Ability to prepare quotations, manage customer requirements and follow up sales opportunities Good knowledge of key contacts and players within the building/construction industry Desirable Criteria Technical sales experience across building materials, quarry products, aggregates, concrete products or similar Experience selling into builders merchants, construction companies, agricultural customers or end users Previous experience managing a sales territory Experience supporting budgets, forecasting, reporting or marketing activity Benefits Competitive salary of £35,000 £ 40,000 Annual bonus Pension contribution 29 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays Opportunity to join an established and respected business within the construction materials sector Apply For more information or to apply, please contact Naomi at Gen Tech Recruitment.

Skills:

Area Sales Area Sales Management Regional Sales Selling experience Selling Field Sales Field Account Management