At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales and develop new business opportunities in the North East & Scotland.
- Company: Join a leading £multibillion plastics manufacturer with a global presence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous bonuses, flexible hours, and extensive benefits package.
- Other info: Enjoy a vibrant company culture with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the interior solutions industry while building valuable relationships.
- Qualifications: Experience in sales within the interior furniture components industry is essential.
The predicted salary is between 46752 - 46752 £ per year.
Area Sales Manager sought by the Interior Solutions division of a £multibillion plastics manufacturer with close to 200 locations worldwide, to cover the North East of England and Scotland.
Your role as Area Sales Manager:
- 60% of time dedicated to identifying, prospecting, and developing new business opportunities
- 40% of time managing an established customer portfolio
- Promoting the Company’s premium product range to furniture manufacturers and users of decorative melamine boards, primarily within the KBB sector
- Contributing to a team focused on promoting a comprehensive product portfolio, including edgeband, acrylic surfaces, and tambour storage systems, across a diverse customer base
- Demonstrating the ability to understand and interpret customer needs, adopt a disciplined approach to prospecting and follow-up
- Effectively utilising CRM systems to track customer and competitor insights
- Staying informed about market trends and developments will also be key to your ongoing success
Your experience as an Area Sales Manager:
- Proven experience within the interior furniture components industry
- Strong market knowledge of decorative boards and associated distribution channels
- Experience in manufacturing, distributing or selling edgeband products, or machinery for producing edgeband and decorative boards, is highly desirable
- Experience of selling premium products to SMEs, with an established network of industry contacts
- A sales-driven and naturally engaging individual who excels in building relationships and enjoys regular customer interaction
- Comfortable working with strategic sales plans with ability to confidently present products based on their quality, benefits, and technical features
- Highly organised, self-motivated, and results-focused
- Ability to thrive in an independent, field-based role
- Candidates with direct experience in a similar position within a decorative board, edgeband, or machinery manufacturer will have a distinct advantage
Salary & Benefits:
- Up to £46,752 salary
- Up to 50% bonus (max 40% paid quarterly + max 10% on individual targets, paid annually)
- £8,000 per annum car allowance (£663 per month)
- £180 per annum broadband allowance (£15 per month)
- Flexible hours (core hours 10am-3pm)
- Time off in lieu
- Enhanced Pension Scheme (e.g. Min 3% EE & 6% ER, Mid 4% EE & 8% ER and Max EE 5% & ER 10%)
- Life Assurance (3x salary) if enrolled in above
- Private Medical Insurance & Health Cash Plan (P11D Benefit with option to add family for an additional fee)
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing platform
- 32 days holidays including bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 2 years’ service
- Option to buy and sell holiday (up to 5 days)
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Long service awards
- Employee assistance programme
- Internal training academy
- Access to external training and supported education
- Social culture and events
On patch in North East England or Scotland – Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Sunderland, Durham, Stockton-on-Tees, Carlington, Redcar, Hartlepool, Carlisle, Blyth, Harrogate, York, Hull, Dundee, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Stirling, Kilmarnock, Aberdeen etc.
Area Sales Manager employer: Recruit 4 Talent
As an Area Sales Manager with our dynamic Interior Solutions division, you will join a leading £multibillion plastics manufacturer renowned for its commitment to employee development and a vibrant work culture. With flexible working hours, generous benefits including a substantial bonus structure, and opportunities for professional growth through our internal training academy, we foster an environment where your contributions are valued and rewarded. Located in the beautiful North East of England and Scotland, you will enjoy a diverse customer base while being part of a supportive team that prioritises innovation and excellence.
