Area Sales Manager

Job title Area Sales Manager Function SME Field Sales Location Home Based Reports to Regional Sales Manager Responsible for staff N/A About our business JLA is a mission critical infrastructure solutions business offering services Laundry, Catering, Heating, Fire Safety, Infection Control and Air Conditioning. The company offers an end-to-end, on premise, machine supply and breakdown service proposition under the name Total Care, and additional products and services.

JLA is driven by a world class Sales & Marketing engine, owns and maintains all assets, and has an efficient on-site operations team working with daily with customers. When you join the JLA family, you'll also gain access to an extensive benefits package. We care about our people and take your well-being seriously, which is why we offer a range of supportive tools for health and wellbeing, financial guidance, and legal advice.

Our Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 Wellness and Lifestyle App plus a dedicated team of Mental Health First Aiders are there to support you through life's challenges. We also offer up to 8 counselling sessions, which can be in-person or remote, providing you with the support and flexibility to suit your own personal needs. You can reach any fitness goals with our free onsite gym at head office along with a range of other gym membership discounts available.

To offer financial support, we not only provide life assurance coverage, company sick pay, and a company pension scheme, we offer a range of added benefits such as free office parking, eye care vouchers, a cycle-to-work scheme, and exclusive discounts through our staff benefits hub. We really pride ourselves in offering a healthy work-life balance and believe it is important to have time away to recharge which is why we provide 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible working options, and enhanced family leave policies.

We are a company that appreciates you and invests in your success and even have a Colleague Recognition Scheme to celebrate your achievements. We're dedicated to your growth, offering support in career development and training. We value your referrals, and through our Refer a Friend scheme, you can earn up to £1,000 in bonus rewards! Role overview You will be responsible for contributing to the delivery of the Sales Strategy for our SME Division.

Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager and responsible for driving commercial growth first and foremost. Expanding JLAs footprint within existing accounts and acquiring new customers across a range of industry sectors, you will be a key contributor to the success of the sales team. Key tasks Deliver against the sales strategy set for the SME team Ensure the division is focused on the core disciplines of winning new customers and developing and retaining existing customers Work closely with colleagues in ensuring effective lead management and conversion Increase the growth potential in existing accounts and acquiring new clients Cement and drive key customer relationships together with account managers in your team Work on strategic projects and initiatives as required, focusing on increasing the efficiency and productivity of the sales team and expansion of the business in the SME base Drive value and number of customers with recurring revenue plans with JLA.

Improve the cross-sell of products to JLAs existing customer base Understanding target markets, including industry, company, project, company contacts and which market strategies can be used to attract clients Developing and delivering presentations to secure new business Following the latest industry developments and staying up to date on corporate competitors To determine the pricing structure for the client, in…