Area Account Manager

The Tool Connection has an enviable reputation for producing high quality, interesting and innovative products into both new and established markets. Working for our Laser Tools brand, we are looking to recruit an Area Account Manager to join our expanding field sales team. After first‑rate in‑house training, a typical day will see you visiting Laser Tools customers from motor factors and wholesalers within your region to promote our brands and secure sales as well as following up leads with potential new customers, all while providing excellent customer service.

The ideal candidate will come from a tool, automotive or sales background. However, we highly value enthusiasm, drive and positivity and would therefore welcome applications from candidates with experience in other sectors with those important transferable skills.

North of England and Scotland. We will therefore welcome applications from candidates living within this area.

Responsible for achieving and reporting on set targets within your designated region, you will be both proactive and reactive in your approach to selling the complete range of brands.

• You will work closely with prospective and existing customers and, by understanding their needs, will develop, support and grow business.
• Advise customers of promotions for future developments and introductions of new products.
• Daily submit customer orders as necessary and provide daily call sheets detailing work carried out and any actions required.
• You will also report on market conditions and provide competitor data when relevant.

• An experienced sales professional with a strong knowledge of the automotive aftermarket sector practiced at selling into buying groups and independent motor factors.
• Able to demonstrate an ability to build excellent working relationships with both external and internal customers.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills with the ability to negotiate at all levels.
• Self‑motivated and able to work on own initiative.
• Excellent time management and planning skills.
• Customer focused but commercially aware of business needs.

The on‑target earnings for this role are £35,000.00. We are happy to discuss salary expectations during the interview stage, allowing us to tailor the offer based on your skills and experience.

We believe that our staff are a fundamental part of our success and want our employees to feel valued and appreciated and have created a benefits package that helps assist a work/life balance and supports the welfare of our employees – please see our separate benefits package details on our website for all the information.

Tool Connection encourages all employees with personal development and self‑improvement. Full training is provided, and employees are supported with additional training or qualifications if desired. Your journey within the business will be unique to you, your skills and commitment, with great prospects to step up the ladder. We encourage growth and ambition in every role.

Please note that strong applications may be considered upon receipt; therefore early application is highly recommended.

If you would like to find out more about the advertised role or the business, please contact our friendly HR team on r or give us a call on

We look forward to receiving your application.

The Tool Connection Limited
Kineton Road
Southam
Warwickshire
CV47 0DR