Area Sales Manager - Fuel/Transport/Agriculture

Key Benefits

• £33,000 – £36,000 pa, dependent on experience
• Uncapped Commission & Bonus
• Based in Gainsborough
• Continued training and development opportunities
• Additional benefits & discounts including employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, and an employee discount platform

The Role

We\’re searching for a driven and ambitious sales professional to join one of the UK\’s most respected, family-owned fuel suppliers. As Area Sales Manager, you will be responsible for generating new business opportunities, maintaining and nurturing relationships, and driving sales revenue within the local area.

Key Responsibilities

• Identifying and developing new local business opportunities through research and networking.
• Building, maintaining, and nurturing relationships with existing and lapsed customers.
• Developing and implementing sales strategies to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Present and demonstrate products and services to potential clients.
• Negotiate pricing and contracts to secure business.
• Deliver exceptional customer service before and after-sales.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activity, including calls, meetings, presentations and follow-ups.

The Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a history of success within a similar sales environment. You will be passionate and driven to exceed sales targets whilst placing focus on building meaningful relationships and providing exceptional customer service to a range of clients, largely from the agricultural industry. Through your success in this role, you\’ll be given the opportunity to develop your career and progress within the business.

Key Skills

• An understanding of the fuel/transport and agriculture industry is essential.
• A history of success within a similar Area Sales Manager role; ability to demonstrate sales targets and success is crucial.
• Ability to prospect and generate a pipeline of potential customers.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills, able to convert prospects into sales.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a natural ability to build rapport.

Our Client

We are partnered with one of the UK\’s most respected, independent and family-owned fuel suppliers. Forming part of an award-winning organisation with a 150-year-old legacy, they operate across diverse industries including Logistics, Energy and Property. Providing a comprehensive range of offerings including Fuel, Energy, Lubricants and wider Servicing & Maintenance, the business services a varied client base spanning homes, farms and businesses throughout the UK.

If you feel you are suitable, please apply today by submitting your CV. Alternatively, to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Matt Pallister directly on 07943 710 160 / 0113 332 0678 / .

Thank you for taking an interest in the role advertised. We\’d like to confirm that each CV received is read thoroughly by a trained consultant; if your application is shortlisted then you will be contacted via telephone in the first instance. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received, and the information provided does not meet the requirements of the role. However, we endeavour to consider all applicants for future opportunities; should you wish to speak to the named consultant about your application, please contact us directly.

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