Area Sales Manager

Location:

Solihull (B91) – West Midlands, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Salary:

£40k – 45k per year

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Sales Jobs

Advertiser:

Apex Recruitment Services

Job ID:

131753068

Posted On:

02 April 2025

Area Sales Manager
Location: Midlands / South West
Shift : Days – Monday – Friday
Permanent
Salary: Up to A£45,000 per annum + car allowance + bonus

Are you an experienced Area Sales Manager with a passion for new business development? Do you have expertise in industrial coatings or a solid understanding of coatings and their markets? If you thrive in a field-based sales role and have a track record of securing and growing accounts, we want to hear from you!

The Role:

As an Area Sales Manager , you will be responsible for driving sales growth across the Midlands & South West territory. You’ll be managing and expanding an existing customer base while actively identifying and securing new business opportunities within key industries. This is a field-based role requiring a self-motivated and results-driven individual who excels at building long-term business relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

* Proactively seek out and develop new business opportunities within the industrial coatings sector.
* Meet and exceed revenue and new business targets.
* Conduct face-to-face client meetings, product presentations, and demonstrations.
* Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to closing deals.
* Work closely with internal stakeholders, including technical and account management teams, to ensure seamless service delivery.
* Stay up to date with industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments.
* Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and pipeline activity via the CRM system.

About You:

* Proven experience as an Area Sales Manager in a field-based role.
* Background in industrial coatings is highly desirable, but candidates from related industries with coatings knowledge will be considered.
* Strong new business development skills with a proactive and driven approach.
* Excellent relationship-building and account management abilities.
* Commercially astute with strong negotiation and closing skills.
* Able to manage a territory effectively, prioritizing leads and opportunities.
* Full UK driving licence essential.

What’s on Offer?

* Basic salary of up to A£45,000, plus performance-based bonus.
* Car allowance
* Company laptop and all necessary tools to succeed in your role.
* The opportunity to represent a well-established brand in the coatings industry.
* A dynamic and supportive team environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Area Sales Manager looking to take the next step in their career with a growing company. If you have a hunter mentality and a passion for winning new business, apply today! Apply Now!

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