Area Sales Manager
Field Based (South East)
Up to £45,000 DOE plus company car and bonus
Are you a driven and passionate sales professional with a knack for building strong relationships? Elevation Recruitment are excited to be working with a leading manufacturer who are seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to join their team, covering the South East of England.  As an Area Sales Manager, you will play a crucial role in promoting and developing sales of products across a diverse range of retail sectors.
Benefits:
*Competitive salary up to £45,000 per year, dependent on experience.
*Lucrative bonus scheme, with potential earnings up to 40% of salary.
*31 days of holiday per year, inclusive of bank holidays.
*Company discount and a wide range of employee benefits.
*Company car.
*Health Cash Plan and 24/7 access to a UK GP.
*Employee Assistance Program and access to a comprehensive reward programme with discounts across hundreds of retailers.
Role & Responsibilities:
*Driving profitable sales growth and increasing brand awareness.
*Building and maintaining relationships with independent convenience retailers, petrol forecourts, builders’ merchants & DIY centres, garden centres, wholesalers, coal merchants, and more.
*Managing a territory that includes London, Kent, Sussex, the Home Counties, as well as the Gatwick and Canterbury areas.
*Extensive travel throughout the South East of England, with occasional visits to Head Office in Yorkshire.
Skills & Experience:
*A proven track record of sales success within a similar territory.
*Strong commercial awareness and excellent communication and influencing skills.
*A persistent and tenacious attitude with the drive to develop both existing customers and seek out new business opportunities.
*An organised and structured approach to work with good IT literacy.
*Full UK driving licence
*To be considered for this role, you will need to be based within an easy commute to Gatwick