Area Sales Manager

Reed Business Support, the UK's leading specialist recruitment partner, is currently seeking an Area Sales Manager for a dynamic Folkestone-based business. This role involves extensive travel across Kent, Surrey, Sussex, and the South East, making it ideal for a proactive and driven sales professional.

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to expand the customer base and ensure strong presence in the designated territories.
• Manage and oversee the sales activities within the South region, ensuring consistent, profitable growth in sales revenues.
• Identify objectives, strategies, and action plans to improve short- and long-term sales and earnings.
• Collaborate with senior management to align sales strategies and solutions.
• Monitor competitor products, sales, and marketing activities.
• Establish and maintain relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partners.
• Manage and direct a sales team to achieve sales targets.

• Proven experience as an Area Sales Manager or similar sales role, with a strong track record in meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Ability to manage and lead a sales team, driving them towards achieving set goals.
• Strong analytical skills to identify trends and sales patterns.
• Ability to travel extensively across the designated territories.
• The ideal candidate will need to show experience obtained from a similar role, be in commutable distance to our client in Folkestone, be required to work full-time in our office, and be available to start work immediately.

• Competitive salary with performance incentives.
• Company car and travel expenses covered.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Access to corporate wellness programs.

To apply for this Area Sales Manager position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. We look forward to considering your application and potentially welcoming you to our team.