Area Sales Manager (North West, North East and Scotland) in Stockport

BFT Automation is an Italian company that designs and manufactures a wide range of access automation equipment. With over 40 years in the industry, we are a market leader in security automation products known for product quality, excellent customer service, and expert technical support.

As an Area Sales Manager for the region North West, North East and Scotland, you will manage and expand the B2B customer base, fostering strong, profitable relationships throughout your region. This role is crucial in achieving our strategic sales objectives, not only by retaining revenue from existing customers but also by expanding our customer base through a hands-on, consultative, value add approach.

Responsibilities:

• Manage (sales & relationship management) B2B customers (installers and distributors);
• Act as a commercial advisor and provide guidance for mutual growth;
• Maintain relationships with existing customers by providing timely and comprehensive information about products and/or services, as well as preparing proposals on new opportunities;
• Support customers with technical issues both on-site and at their premises through advice and problem-solving with a view to training, as well as meeting customer satisfaction;
• Help achieve the sales budget of the professional channel through strong account management and helping installing customers to win business opportunities;
• Acquire new customers within existing and/or new market segments, with a proactive policy towards prospects;
• Provide input (market share, price evolution etc) for the budget process of the company;
• Analyze the volume, turnover and product portfolio mix by customer and share this information internally with the departments involved;
• Prepare and achieve regional plans after analyzing the market and mapping accounts;
• Collect, interpret and share market information: customers, competitors, and potential new channels/customers;
• Monitor developments on the market and, if necessary, provide a timely response regarding product developments of competitors;
• Analyze market information and propose expansion options (new business opportunities);
• Advise on market developments and trends as input for the company's strategy.

Qualifications:

• A proven sales track record of at least 5 years within the UK construction sector, ideally selling to the installation community;
• Proactive and driven: Highly self-motivated, with proven initiative and a consistent track record of surpassing sales targets;
• Good understanding of technical products to assess the technical feasibility of the customer's needs;
• Extensive travel across the North East and Scotland, including regular overnight stays, is a core requirement of this role;
• Experience with working in an international organization in a technically oriented industry;
• Advanced communication skills: Exceptional ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels;
• Influential negotiator: Capable of driving business outcomes through effective persuasion, negotiation, and consensus-building skills;
• Robust relationship management: Extensive experience of fostering outstanding relationships across diverse customer roles;
• Skills and IT proficiency: Past attendance of professional sales training programs and technically savvy with advanced IT literacy;
• Certifications: full and clean driving license.

Additional Information:

• Competitive compensation plus year-end bonus based on performance;
• A performance-driven rewards structure, including a year-end bonus and the tools to succeed;
• A high-impact role where you will shape and expand a sales region, driving business growth in a competitive B2B market;
• The challenge of building strong, profitable relationships, not only by maintaining an existing customer base but also by identifying and converting new business opportunities;
• Autonomy and ownership, allowing you to take strategic decisions and directly influence sales success;
• Exposure to an international environment, working with a global leader in automation solutions that values innovation, sustainability, and commercial excellence;
• An autonomous role in which you get ownership and will fulfill your responsibilities from a commercial driven mentality.