Area Sales Manager - Target Group 1 in Crawley

• Act as a specialist custodian of the Kärcher brand, proactively driving profitable and sustainable growth within the BSC, Industry, HoReCA, and Public Sector target groups.




• Generate strategic demand and develop accounts, prioritising core growth categories such as Floor Care and Vacuum Cleaners.




• Take full ownership of total revenue performance across your territory, encompassing Purchase, Lease, Hire, and Service.




• Utilise the \"OneView\" CRM system to manage a data-backed sales pipeline and ensure rigorous tracking of opportunities.




• Maximise customer-facing time by prioritising high-value activities like site visits and product demonstrations.




• Implement regional strategies for key accounts and ensure local Kärcher Centers (KOKO) align with regional sales goals.




• Proven B2B sales experience (Essential) with knowledge of the cleaning equipment industry (Desirable).




• A track record of achieving growth targets in a competitive environment (Essential), ideally with experience in professional floor care or automated cleaning technology (Desirable).




• High-level consultative selling skills, strong CRM (OneView) proficiency, and data-driven territory planning abilities (Essential).




• The ability to conduct technical demonstrations of mechanical and autonomous equipment (Desirable).




• A proactive, analytical, organised, and commercially aware approach, paired with excellent communication skills (Essential).




• A strategic mindset, a willingness to make a difference, and an ability to work collaboratively (Desirable).

Our Kärcher WOW Package:

• Pension Scheme




• Discretionary Bonus Scheme




• 25 days annual holiday + bank holidays (increases with service)




• Simplyhealth Cash Plan (including retail discount scheme)




• Life Insurance




• Staff discount on Kärcher products