Area Sales Manager - Croydon, United Kingdom - FRENCH RESOURCES

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International family-owned business, our client is the European leading manufacturer of water controls (such as taps and showers) for public places, specialising in water saving, hygiene and environments where intensive usage is normal.

Their fast-growingR&D department (which has grown from 5 to 30 engineers in 10 years) develops innovative washroom solutions, which reduce water wastage and launch 50 new products per year.


Following several years of double-digit growth, they are looking to increase their market share in the UK and are looking for an
Area Sales Manager for South East region(RM / SE / CR / BR / DA / ME / CT / TN).

The Area Sales Manager will report to the Regional Area Sales Manager.


Initial and continuous training will be provided to develop your understanding and knowledge of products, across a range of sectors and target audiences.


ROLE of the Area Sales Manager:

  • Developing and maintaining a network of decision makers (plumbing merchants, installers, specifiers, architects)
  • Building and developing longterm relationships in order to influence market trends
  • Adding value to customers via product demonstrations, highlighting the benefits and sustainable solutions
  • Identifying and tracking of projects, from conception to completion
  • Updating the CRM system in a timely manner and effectively managing own diary
  • Working from home one day per week and 4 days visiting clients

PROFILE:


  • Passion for external sales, including flair to identify issues and proving solutions
  • Ideally previous field sales experience as an Area Sales manager or a Territory Sales Manager, or Field Sales Executive or Field Sales Manager or Technical Sales Manager
  • Ability to listen and understand on a technical level
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to follow processes
  • Good organisational skills
  • Selfmotivated and proactive approach
  • Positive and Energetic
  • Excellent telephone manner
  • Must be based on patch: RM / SE / CR / BR / DA / ME / CT / TN
  • UK Driving Licence required

SALARY & BENEFITS

  • Between £35k and £50k basic per year according to skills and experience, plus activity and salesbased bonuses
  • Company car
  • Company pension

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