Area Sales Manager

We are recruiting an Area Sales Manager focused on promoting employee benefits and Short‑Term Vehicle Rental across the UK, based in Manchester. We're looking for experience selling Contract Hire, Salary Sacrifice and Vehicle Rental, and the role is ideal for a self‑motivated, seasoned professional with a solid understanding of the sales process, commercial awareness, motivation and enthusiasm, backed by one of the top leasing companies in the UK.

• Present the benefits of our products to new and existing clients and qualify customer requirements.
• Update and add to the Customer Relationship Management system.
• Find and develop new opportunities.
• Account management: keep up to date with the latest industry news and developments.
• Carry out all duties in an efficient and professional manner.
• Full responsibility for attaining and exceeding set targets.
• Build and maintain long‑term business relationships.

• Knowledge and previous experience of selling Salary Sacrifice.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Professional manner.
• Driving licence.
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office.
• CRM system experience (nice to have).
• Experience with Gensen funding methods.
• Product knowledge of Vehicle Rental and Contract Hire.

• 33 days’ holiday allowance with room to grow.
• Generous retail discounts.
• Private healthcare with Simplyhealth – access to GP 24/7 and claim money back on medical and dental treatments.
• Pension scheme.
• Maternity and paternity packages.
• Opportunities for training and progression.
• Full‑time hours:
  Monday – Friday 9am – 5.30pm.
• Discount on new and used vehicles.
• Contributory pension scheme.

Arnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and we strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.