Area Sales Manager – Facilities Management

A market-leading £1 billion UK distribution group is looking for an experienced and driven Area Sales Manager to join their growing team in Exeter.

You’ll be joining a leading super distributor of electrical products, part of a global group employing over 1,700 people across the UK. The business supplies a wide range of well-known brands including Tassimo, Dyson, Morphy Richards, Bosch and Philips, among many others. Their extensive product offering spans key categories such as heating, lighting, air conditioning, ventilation and appliances.

With consistent year-on-year growth and a strong reputation in the market, they are a key supplier to the UK electrical wholesale sector and are now expanding their offering within the facilities management space. As a result, they are looking to strengthen their field sales team with someone who can make an immediate impact.

In this role, you will take ownership of a local territory, building on existing relationships while identifying and winning new business opportunities. You’ll be out in the field, working closely with customers to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions.

As an Area Sales Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and growing relationships with existing accounts
• Proactively identifying and securing new business opportunities
• Managing your own diary and planning customer visits effectively
• Presenting products and solutions to a wide range of clients
• Working towards and exceeding sales and profitability targets
• Representing the business professionally in the field

• £35,000 – £42,000 basic salary (depending on experience)
• Uncapped, lucrative bonus scheme
• Company car, mobile phone and laptop
• Pension scheme
• Opportunities for career progression within a large and successful group

To be successful in this area sales role, you should have:

• Proven field sales experience within electrical wholesale, white goods, or facilities management
• A strong track record of developing accounts and winning new business
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with the drive to succeed
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Good commercial awareness
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload
• A full UK driving licence