Area Sales Manager

Area Sales Manager – Glasgow – 12-Month FTC

Established over 20 years ago, our client is a market-leading manufacturer of a range of FMCG / consumer goods products. They are a global organization with a turnover of £6bn, and are working with a range of national-level accounts alongside independent businesses.

They are looking for an Area Sales Manager to join their team, in overseeing a set of existing accounts across the north of England. This is a crucial role in building long-term relationships with clients and driving success across the region.

This organization was named a Global Top Employer for 2024 and boasts a fantastic company culture; they have an extended commitment to inclusivity & diversity and are proud to be represented by employees across 100 nationalities worldwide.

This is a field-based role for candidates based in Glasgow or surrounding areas..

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face meetings with a range of clients on a daily basis
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders across the accounts
• Communicate product availability, support with staff training and product merchandising in-store
• Adopt a flexible & adaptable approach to each customer account based on type of business & business location
• Execute a range business development activities to maximise sales across designated territory
• Evaluate successes & highlight areas for improvement across territory, utilising data & budget for support
• Work towards a set of defined targets

The Successful Candidate

• 12+ months experience in a field sales role is ideal
• A background in FMCG would be a plus
• Candidates outside of a sales background would also be considered; Retail Store Managers or Field-Based Merchandisers are encouraged to apply
• Full UK driving license
• Based in Glasgow or surrounding areas

Area Sales Manager Package

• Basic salary: circa £35,500
• OTE: +£12,000
• Company car
• Share incentive plan
• Pension options
• Options to buy & sell annual leave
• Gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life assurance & partner life assurance
• Private medical cover
• Dental insurance
• And many more!