Area Sales Manager - Essex, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk & Norfolk
Could you be the person who takes our customer relationships and sales performance to the next level?
We're looking for an ambitious and customer-focused Area Sales Manager to join the Scolmore External Sales team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a thriving territory, strengthen relationships with key customers, and drive growth across the Scolmore product range within the electrical wholesale market.
This is a field-based position, with working hours of 8:30am - 5:00pm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive sales growth across the designated territory through effective account management, new business development and demand generation with contractor’s/end users (push/pull role). Postcodes that fall under this territory are: NR, PE, IP, CM, CB & CO.
- Promote and sell the full range of Scolmore 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 with planned schedule of visits 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.
- Work simultaneously with your team and internal departments to ensure a high standard of customer satisfaction
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.
- High levels of energy, commitment and tenacity with a strong understanding of the sales and large accounts processes
- 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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Area Sales Manager - Essex, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk & Norfolk in Tamworth employer: Espuk
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