At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive new business and nurture existing relationships in a dynamic sales role.
- Company: Established UK drainage company with a focus on growth and development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, uncapped earnings, hybrid car, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Ongoing training and promotion opportunities in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a rewarding niche market and make a real impact in the industry.
- Qualifications: B2B sales experience, ideally in service or construction sectors.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 48000 £ per year.
An opportunity has arisen to recruit an experienced Sales Professional with drive and ambition to be appointed into the role of Area Development Manager for one of our well established UK Drainage Depots. This role is reporting to the Regional Sales manager to develop new business opportunities and maintain as well develop existing relationships.
Location: Washington
Hours: Monday to Friday – 37.5 Hours per week.
Salary: depending on previous experience + uncapped earning potential (OTE 75k)
Responsibilities – but not limited to:
- Targeting and sourcing new business across the region
- Working with National accounts to develop and grow business
- Attending site visits to evaluate work requested
- Quoting for works quickly in accordance with costings
- Proactively following up on quotations to secure business
- Upselling to existing clients, maintaining relationships and understanding future needs to secure business
- Managing your own diary, administration
- Working closely with depot manager to achieve sales targets and forecasting
- Travelling to various locations and regional training events & meetings
- Attending sales events, networking events
- Proactively selling the services through advertising campaigns and LinkedIn etc.
Experience and qualifications required for the role:
- Business to Business Sales experience essential
- Service industry sales experience – ideally with drainage/waste management or construction related industry or multi utility essential
- Excellent work ethic who can go above and beyond to ensure the best service is delivered
- Desire to succeed in a niche but highly rewarding market
What we offer:
- Full induction programme and ongoing training/development with promotion opportunity
- Talent Reviews
- 24 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays, pension and death in service
- Uncapped earning potential
- Hybrid Car - fuel card
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community.
Area Development Manager employer: Lanes
Join a dynamic team as an Area Development Manager in Washington, where your sales expertise will be valued and rewarded. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through comprehensive training and development programmes, alongside an attractive benefits package including uncapped earning potential and a hybrid car. With a commitment to equal opportunities, we encourage diverse talent to thrive in a niche market that offers both challenge and satisfaction.
