Area Sales Manager - Bristol, United Kingdom - Universal Business Team

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    Full time Marketing / Advertising / Public Relations
    Description

    We are currently seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join a well-established, family-run SME. Your role will be to act as a Field-Based Sales Representative in the South West region, developing mutually beneficial relationships with new and existing customers.

    Key duties and responsibilities....

    • Arranging F2F sales appointments and call cycles with both customers & prospects
    • Meeting all sales targets as issued by Sales Director
    • Promoting new ranges and product launches
    • Managing customer accounts and increasing spend through cross and upselling
    • Implementation of new business development initiatives
    • Developing and leveraging the company's branding and professional profile
    • Attending 121 review sessions, and monthly team mtgs where required with management.
    • Leading joint visits with management.
    • Developing a strategic contact plan for each account with support of the Team Leader to maximise the sales opportunity.
    • Seeking out and developing opportunities within the territory.
    • Swiftly recording, dealing with and following up on incoming requests for pricing or customer issues.
    • Managing customer relations and updating the CRM System with each customer engagement.
    • Maintain an accurate and ongoing sales pipeline using Salesforce CRM.
    • Following up specific product promotions, campaigns, marketing initiatives, and customer incentive schemes.
    • Handling any technical enquiries or questions.
    • Placing all orders with sales office by phone or email.
    • Sending all sample requests to the office.
    • Selling over the phone to customers where required.

    Requirements

    • Demonstrates tenacity and success in reaching out to prospects.
    • Well-presented and punctual.
    • Excellent Communication, listening and presentation skills.
    • Handles pressure from customers.
    • Takes personal pride in operating effectively and efficiently in all areas of responsibility.
    • Gains the respect of his/her peers.
    • Show initiative and demonstrates a desire to take on further responsibilities within the business.
    • A proven ability to plan, develop and execute business development strategies.
    • Is accurate, creative and innovative.

    Hours: 8am - 5pm (Mon-Fri)

    Benefits

    • Salary of £40k-£45k (depending on experience)
    • Plus a £10k annual bonus pot
    • Company car, laptop, and phone
    • Core hours- 8am-5pm (you may need to leave your house earlier depending on your first appointment time)
    • They provide food for staff every Friday