Area Sales Manager

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Area Sales Manager (Field Based) – Northeast/Yorkshire – Global Manufacturer*
* We are currently recruiting for a global construction manufacturer in one of the biggest growth sectors across the UK. This is a rare opportunity where our client is open to industry background but people who are good at managing accounts, have a structured sales approach, field-based sales experience and keen to progress their career.

Role:

You will be responsible for
- * Managing a mixture of regional accounts across the Northeast/Yorkshire area (Newcastle, Middlesbrough to Sheffield)

* Consultative sales approach working to grow your existing accounts

* Selling through the value and service of the company; very consultative

* Managing your own diary/territory

* Manage and develop relationships with accounts across the defined geographical area; both commercially and technically

* Gain opportunities for new sales of the company products and services

Candidate:

The ideal candidate will
- * Have a minimum of 2+ years’ field sales experience

* History of account management and new business

* Have a stable sales background

* Someone who is structured in their approach to help build and develop accounts

* Experience with objection handling, pricing and looking at margin

* Live on territory (Northeast or Yorkshire)

* Good at building relationships

Package:

* Basic Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (negotiable based on experience)

* Bonus around £22,000 p/a (paid quarterly)

* Car Allowance £6,000 (happy to discuss)

* Phone and laptop

* Pension scheme

* Private healthcare

* 25 days holiday + bank holidays

* Employee assistant program

* Plus a number of corporate benefits

This is a great chance to join a global company which can offer a huge amount of career potential moving forward. My client is looking for the right character rather than industry experience so is an excellent chance to get into a great industry