At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage customer accounts, develop relationships, and identify growth opportunities in the garden retail sector.
- Company: A long-established consumer products business known for quality and innovation in the garden industry.
- Benefits: Competitive package including a company car, bonus opportunities, and a range of benefits.
- Other info: Role involves working closely with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service.
- Why this job: Opportunity to build genuine customer relationships and influence decisions in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in B2B sales or account management within the garden industry is essential.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
What can I expect? A role with genuine ownership, a strong customer base and the backing of an established business. You'll receive a competitive package including a company car, bonus opportunity, and a range of benefits. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to build relationships, grow a territory and represent products you can genuinely get behind.
About the job
You'll manage and develop a portfolio of customer accounts across a defined region, working closely with garden retailers to maximise growth and build long-term partnerships. You'll be responsible for:
- Developing strong relationships with customers at all levels
- Growing existing accounts and identifying new commercial opportunities
- Working with retail partners to improve sales performance and customer engagement
- Supporting promotional activity, forecasting and account planning
- Using market insight and competitor knowledge to identify opportunities
- Feeding back customer trends and opportunities into the wider business
- Helping customers get the most from the product range through training and support
- Creating initiatives to drive growth within your territory
- Working closely with internal teams to deliver excellent customer service
This isn't a "take orders and move on" role. It's about understanding customers, influencing decisions and becoming a trusted partner.
The company
A long-established consumer products business with a strong heritage and an exciting future ahead. They've built their reputation through quality products, innovation and trusted relationships with garden retailers across the UK. The culture is collaborative, down-to-earth and focused on doing things properly. You'll be joining a business where people know their markets, ideas are welcomed, and individuals are trusted to get on with their role.
Who will love this job? Someone who:
- Has experience in B2B sales or account management in the garden industry
- Has a strong understanding of garden retail, home & garden, DIY, or consumer products
- Enjoys building genuine customer relationships
- Is commercially minded and motivated by growth
- Can manage their own territory and work independently
- Brings ideas rather than just reporting problems
- Is confident influencing customers and internal teams
- Wants to be part of a business where they can make a visible difference
Area Sales Manager in Aldershot employer: Morepeople 01780
Join a reputable consumer products business with a strong heritage in the UK garden market. Enjoy a collaborative culture where ideas are welcomed and individuals are trusted. Benefit from a competitive package including a company car and bonus opportunities.
