Area Sales Manager; remote

Position: Area Sales Manager (remote)
Company description DRiV is built to make bold moves driving 31 trusted brands, including 14 brands 100 years or older, into the future. Our driving force is our people. We are a global team of more than 9,000 employees across over 50 locations, united by our passion for driving progress. Diverse teams, cutting-edge challenges, and a chance to make a real impact.

Come join us and discover what it means to be a part of the future of the vehicle industry. Job description Drive profitable sales growth within the assigned area through active customer development and strong commercial execution;
Identify, pursue, and win new business opportunities across the territory;
Expand market presence by building relationships with new customers, distributors, workshops, and other relevant business partners;
Develop and implement area sales plans with a strong focus on business acquisition and revenue growth;
Build a healthy sales pipeline and maintain disciplined follow-up on leads, prospects, and commercial opportunities;
Increase share of business with existing customers while actively targeting new accounts;
Monitor market trends, customer needs, competitor activity, and pricing developments to identify growth opportunities;
Support commercial negotiations, pricing discussions, and customer agreements in line with company guidelines;
Prepare sales forecasts, pipeline updates, and regular performance reports;
Coordinate closely with customer service, supply chain, marketing, finance, and other internal teams to support execution and customer satisfaction;
Support product launches, promotional activities, and local market initiatives that drive commercial growth;
Follow up on customer issues, claims, and commercial matters to ensure timely resolution while protecting the customer relationship;
Represent the company professionally in the market and act as a strong commercial ambassador for the business;
Required profile University degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field is preferred;
Relevant experience in sales, field sales, business development, or commercial roles;
Experience in automotive (aftermarket, industrial, or related commercial environment is an advantage);
Proven ability to identify opportunities, develop prospects, and convert them into business results;
Proficient in Excel, spread sheet data and analysis;
Strong commercial drive and customer-facing energy;

Good analytical , organizational, and territory management skills;
Ability to work effectively across functions in a matrix environment;
Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills;
High level of ownership, persistence, and follow-through;
Willingness to travel as required within the assigned area (approx. max. 2 days per week - depends on location);
What we offer Quarterly bonus;
Remote work possibilities (accommodation in UK is a must have);
Car benefit;