Area Sales Manager (Manchester Area)

Area Sales Manager – Northern England, Scotland & Ireland

Working with some of the most prestigious names in the luxury fashion industry, our client is a leading manufacturer and supplier of fashion, sports and performance products. With a revenue of €9BN and continuous growth worldwide, they are looking for an Area Sales Manager to build & develop relationships across prospective and existing accounts.

Our client adopts an extremely positive environment for their employees, where unique perspectives and individuality is celebrated; innovation and a curiosity to learn is actively encouraged, supported by endless learning opportunities and the freedom to establish your own career path.

This is a field-based position for candidates based in the North of England.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve revenue targets of the designated territory
• Maintain and develop relationships with both new and existing client accounts, ensuring client visits are frequent and consistent
• Deliver presentations showcasing new and seasonal products to clients at least twice per year
• Follow up on new leads and referrals as a result of field activity
• Ensure effective brand, product and visual merchandising training with clients to ensure best possible brand presence
• Actively support and engage in international events, as well as marketing/visual merchandising initiatives
• Ensure that clients’ product range remains fulfilled and that orders are completed in a timely manner
• Identify and resolve any client concerns regarding products and services; proactively work to resolve

The Successful Candidate

• 2+ years B2B field sales experience; experience in managing a territory & journey-planning is essential
• Experience selling luxury goods is ideal
• Experience selling into independent retailers & managing independent retailer accounts is ideal
• Full UK driving license
• Based in the North of England

Area Sales Manager Package

• Basic Salary: £40,000-45,000
• OTE: +£20,000 (uncapped)
• Company car
• Private healthcare
• Private dental cover
• Optional share scheme
• 25 days holiday