Area Sales Manager - #1701691

Area Sales Manager - Northern England, Scotland & Ireland

Working with some of the most prestigious names in the luxury fashion industry, our client is a leading manufacturer and supplier of fashion, sports and performance products. With a revenue of €9BN and continuous growth worldwide, they are looking for an Area Sales Manager to build & develop relationships across prospective and existing accounts.

Our client adopts an extremely positive environment for their employees, where unique perspectives and individuality is celebrated; innovation and a curiosity to learn is actively encouraged, supported by endless learning opportunities and the freedom to establish your own career path.

This is a field-based position for candidates based in the North of England.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve revenue targets of the designated territory


• Maintain and develop relationships with both new and existing client accounts, ensuring client visits are frequent and consistent


• Deliver presentations showcasing new and seasonal products to clients at least twice per year


• Follow up on new leads and referrals as a result of field activity


• Ensure effective brand, product and visual merchandising training with clients to ensure best possible brand presence


• Actively support and engage in international events, as well as marketing/visual merchandising initiatives


• Ensure that clients’ product range remains fulfilled and that orders are completed in a timely manner


• Identify and resolve any client concerns regarding products and services; proactively work to resolve

The Successful Candidate

• 2+ years B2B field sales experience; experience in managing a territory & journey-planning is essential


• Experience selling luxury goods is ideal


• Experience selling into independent retailers & managing independent retailer accounts is ideal


• Full UK driving license


• Based in the North of England

Area Sales Manager Package

• Basic Salary: £40,000-45,000


• OTE: +£20,000 (uncapped)


• Company car


• Private healthcare


• Private dental cover


• Optional share scheme


• 25 days holiday