Want to join a thriving business where you can make a real impact, develop your career, and be part of a positive, collaborative culture?
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Area Sales Manager to join our Ovia sales team to promote and sell the Ovia product range through electrical wholesale and distribution channels. This is a great chance to join a successful and growing business with a strong reputation within the electrical industry. You'll have the autonomy to manage your territory, build valuable customer relationships, and make a genuine impact on business growth while developing your career within the Scolmore Group.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive sales growth across the designated territory through effective account management and new business development (push/pull role). Postcodes that fall under this territory are: BA, BH, BS, DT, EX, GY, JE, PL, SN, SP, TA, TQ & TR.
- Promote and sell the full range of Ovia products to electrical wholesalers and distribution partners within the region.
- Develop strong working relationships with key customers, identifying opportunities to increase product penetration and market share.
- Create and implement territory plans to maximise commercial opportunities and achieve sales targets.
- Identify, qualify, and convert new business opportunities while strengthening existing customer partnerships.
- Maintain accurate customer records, sales activity, and pipeline updates using company systems and reporting tools.
- Manage your diary effectively to ensure productive customer engagement and territory coverage.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and expense requirements.
- Represent the business professionally and act as an ambassador for the wider Scolmore Group.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
- Full UK driving licence.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to identify and develop opportunities within both existing and prospective accounts.
- Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
- Willingness to travel extensively throughout the territory and stay away from home when required.
Desirable:
- Previous experience within the electrical wholesaler, electrical manufacturing, or related sector.
- Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
- Experience managing a geographical sales territory.
Education & Qualifications:
- GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
- Option to purchase up to 5 extra days annual leave
- Health Cashback Plan
- Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Free Parking
Site Location: Scolmore House, Tamworth, B79 7UL
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