At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive growth and strengthen reseller partnerships in the South West UK territory.
- Company: Hultafors Group UK is a market leader in premium workwear and professional tools.
- Benefits: Enjoy strong brand equity, marketing support, and a clear long-term growth strategy.
- Other info: Position involves managing customer relationships and achieving sales goals.
- Why this job: Join a heritage-driven brand known for innovation and craftsmanship in workwear.
- Qualifications: Requires 3-5 years of industry experience and a full UK driving license.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Join a market-leading, heritage-driven brand portfolio with a reputation for performance, innovation and growth. Hultafors Group UK is a house of premium brands, built on decades of craftsmanship, functionality and innovation within workwear, footwear and professional tools. Founded in Sweden, the Group has grown into an international organisation with a strong presence across Europe and beyond, united by a shared purpose: creating products that make professionals safer, smarter and more productive at work.
Within the Group, Snickers Workwear is widely recognised as a category leader in technical workwear — trusted by tradespeople worldwide for its advanced design, durability and comfort. Solid Gear, the Group’s premium safety footwear brand, brings cutting‑edge materials and athletic‑inspired innovation to the safety shoe market, redefining expectations around protection, performance and style.
As an Area Sales Manager, you’ll represent these highly respected brands in the field, taking ownership of a defined territory and playing a key role in driving growth, strengthening reseller partnerships and expanding market share. This is an opportunity for a commercially minded sales professional to work with best‑in‑class products, backed by strong brand equity, marketing support and a clear long‑term growth strategy.
About the Role
- Purpose and Responsibility: Sell one or more product categories, typically in a geographic district, to existing resellers, or in some cases to end users. Grow and develop existing customers within a specific district. Achieve personal development by being updated and trained in new products, industry trends, and relevant issues.
- Target: Achieve or exceed individual sales goals. Achieve excellent customer relationships through long‑term customer care. Increase market share within a given customer by selling more existing products and introducing new ones.
- Tasks (Key Responsibilities and Deliverables): Develop annual plans for selected customers. Implement clear action plans. Document visits, meetings, notes, relationships, and projects. Produce quotes and propose solutions for selected customers. Plan and participate in business discussions. Close deals with profitable results. Build long‑term customer relationships. Measure customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Competencies Required:
- Generic Competencies: Make quick, clear decisions; take responsibility for actions; initiate and generate activity.
- Work with People: Show respect for others, build team spirit, and adapt to the team.
- Delivering Results: Focus on customer needs, set high standards, and achieve consistent goals.
- Adapting to Change: Adapt to changing circumstances and show respect for cultural differences.
- Role-specific Competencies: Establish strong relationships with customers; present and communicate information clearly.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Completed upper secondary education.
- 3-5 years of work experience in the relevant industry.
- Full UK Driving License.
Area Sales Manager - South West UK in Holmfirth employer: Seekerssearch
Hultafors Group UK offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including training opportunities. Located in the South West UK, the team is dedicated to creating innovative products that enhance safety and productivity for professionals.
