Sales Manager and Ireland

Job Description

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In the position of the Area Sales Manager for UK and Ireland you will be accountable for overall sales and technical services for all Distribution Brands for Automotive Finishes UK.

• Accountable for overall sales and technical services activities for all Distribution Brands for Automotive Finishes UK
• Sales budget of Cira €29,000,000
• Responsibilities include integrating comprehensive sales, business strategies, managing relationships with customers and internal staff and ensuring financial and operational goals are met within the region.
• Development the U.K. Tier 2 distribution account portfolio and the relationships we own between them, us and their end users.
• This is a key customer facing role and will require daily interactions with business partners, attending distribution sales meetings, presenting to large groups, independents, general refinish market, following-up on contacts and sales actions, attending industry events and networking within the industry and business segments.
• Management of the distribution sales team as required within the structure including training, evaluating performance, workload management and people development.
• In conjunction with the region team this role will drive the strategic sales focus of the wider Automotive UK business.
• Daily interaction with the UK BDM's, Technical Team Leader and Sales Support Analyst will be critical to the growth of the business and segment.
• Reporting into the North Europe Sales Director the role will support the overall U.K. & Ireland business strategy including OEM programmes, MSO's Work Provision deals etc and new scheme installations and indirect sign off/approvals.
• Accountable for the provision of weekly/monthly forecasts, regional updates, competitor analysis and business development linked to the overall business strategy.
• Working closely with the SSA to study data to address gaps and segments in distribution market accounts against business growth targets.
• Leading by example and acting as an ambassador of Sherwin-Williams core values and standards.
• A critical customer facing role on a regional level.

• 5+ Years' experience working in the Automotive VR market or aftermarket.
• Knowledge of VR product, applications, technologies and competition
• Working for paint/coatings company
  • Experience with in the U.K. Refinish market
• Previous success in Sales

• Work life balance - hybrid and flexible working schedule
• Competitive compensation programme
• Sales bonus plan
• Company car and fuel card
• Private medical insurance
• Company contributed pension
• Career growth opportunities in a truly international environment
• Innovation leaders in the protective coatings industry
• Sherwin Academy offers continuous training programmes for all seniority levels
• Attractive wellbeing, mental health, women & inclusion and &E programmes

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people.

Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life ... with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career ... with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection ... with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
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You will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying for.

An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.

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