Area Sales Manager

Area Sales Manager sought by the Interior Solutions division of a £multibillion plastics manufacturer with close to 200 locations worldwide, to cover the North East of England and Scotland.
 
Your role as Area Sales Manager:
Based on patch within the region, as Area Sales Manager for the North East & Scotland, your duties will include:

60% of time dedicated to identifying, prospecting, and developing new business opportunities
40% of time managing an established customer portfolio
Promoting the Company’s premium product range to furniture manufacturers and users of decorative melamine boards, primarily within the KBB sector
Contributing to a team focused on promoting a comprehensive product portfolio, including edgeband, acrylic surfaces, and tambour storage systems, across a diverse customer base
Demonstrating the ability to understand and interpret customer needs, adopt a disciplined approach to prospecting and follow-up
Effectively utilising CRM systems to track customer and competitor insights
Staying informed about market trends and developments will also be key to your ongoing successYour experience as an Area Sales Manager:

Proven experience within the interior furniture components industry
Strong market knowledge of decorative boards and associated distribution channels
Experience in manufacturing, distributing or selling edgeband products, or machinery for producing edgeband and decorative boards, is highly desirable
Experience of selling premium products to SMEs, with an established network of industry contacts
A sales-driven and naturally engaging individual who excels in building relationships and enjoys regular customer interaction
Comfortable working with strategic sales plans with ability to confidently present products based on their quality, benefits, and technical features
Highly organised, self-motivated, and results-focused
Ability to thrive in an independent, field-based role
Candidates with direct experience in a similar position within a decorative board, edgeband, or machinery manufacturer will have a distinct advantage.Salary & Benefits:

Up to £46,752 salary
Up to 50% bonus (max 40% paid quarterly + max 10% on individual targets, paid annually) 
£8,000 per annum car allowance (£663 per month)
£180 per annum broadband allowance (£15 per month)
Flexible hours (core hours 10am-3pm)
Time off in lieu
Enhanced Pension Scheme (e.g. Min 3% EE & 6% ER, Mid 4% EE & 8% ER and Max EE 5% & ER 10%)  
Life Assurance (3x salary) if enrolled in above 
Private Medical Insurance & Health Cash Plan (P11D Benefit with option to add family for an additional fee) 
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Free flu jabs
Health & wellbeing platform
32 days holidays including bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 2 years’ service 
Option to buy and sell holiday (up to 5 days) 
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme  
Cycle to Work scheme
Long service awards
Employee assistance programme
Internal training academy
Access to external training and supported education
Social culture and events 
Area Sales Manager – North East England & Scotland
 
On patch in North East England or Scotland – Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Sunderland, Durham, Stockton-on-Tees, , Carlington, Redcar, Hartlepool, Carlisle, Blyth Harrogate, York, Hull, Dundee, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Stirling, Kilmarnock, Aberdeen etc.
 
Up to £46,752 + £8K car allowance + up to 50% bonus + excellent benefits