Area Sales Manager

Autonomous field sales role with a rapidly growing specialist businessEstablished electrical and HVAC product portfolio (with major brands)Huge potential with diverse offeringCareer opportunity to suit a field sales professional who wants to be part of something newOpportunity to develop new reseller accounts across a defined territory THE ROLE As an Area Sales Manager, you will be responsible for developing sales across the Noth West area with a focus between Liverpool & Manchester, selling a range of electrical, heating, cooling and ventilation products into reseller channels including electrical wholesalers, merchants, DIY and retail businesses. The role is heavily focused on new business development, with around 20 customer visits per week and responsibility for managing your pipeline, CRM activity, margins and account development. Around 75% of your sales activity will focus on the company's own developing HVAC range, with the remainder covering complementary electrical products from a host of market leading manufacturers & brands. THE LOCATION Field based across North West England, with a focus between Liverpool & Manchester, but going North into Cumbria and South towards Staffordshire. Ideally, you will live within your territory and be comfortable travelling extensively, with around four days per week spent in the field and one day working from home. REQUIREMENTSProven B2B field sales experience with an appetite for a new business focusConfident selling into reseller or trade channels in a face to face environmentCommercially aware, with an understanding of margins and sales performanceSelf-motivated, accountable and comfortable managing your own territoryFull UK driving licenceTHE PACKAGE£42,000 basic salary, with scope to increase for the right experience£6,000 commission, paid quarterly£6,000 car allowance per annum (with milage)Mobile phone and laptop22 days' holiday plus bank holidaysPensionTHE COMPANYA very well backed, growing specialist supplier of electrical and HVAC products, with an ambitious sales strategy and opportunity to make a genuine impact on regional growth. They are in the 'scale up' phase and are looking for likeminded people who have an entrepreneurial spirit, are eager to grow their careers, and have a work-ethic which is in keeping with a growing, fast-paced, electrical business. This is a full-time, permanent position with an equal opportunity employer. Apply now to discuss the opportunity in confidence.