Details:
- Salary: £39,000 - 44,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Essex
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Area Sales Manager
Area Sales Manager covering Essex for a leading machinery supplier. Up to £44,000 basic, uncapped commission, company vehicle and career progression.
The Company
We are recruiting on behalf of one of the UK's leading suppliers of professional groundcare, turfcare and specialist equipment. Representing premium manufacturers, the business has built an outstanding reputation for quality, customer service and technical expertise. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Area Sales Manager to join a successful sales team with an established territory, existing customer relationships and genuine long-term career prospects.
Key Benefits
Basic salary up to £44,000
Commission expected to earn approximately £10,000 per year
Additional 5% commission on the gross profit generated from used equipment and part exchange sales
Company pick-up vehicle
Fuel card
Laptop and mobile phone
Business expenses covered
Comprehensive product training
National sales support
Established customer base across Essex
Long-term career development
About the Role
As an Area Sales Manager, you will manage an established Essex territory, maintaining existing customer relationships while developing new business opportunities across professional groundcare, sports turf, education, local authorities and landscaping sectors.
Your responsibilities will include:
Developing new business opportunities throughout your territory
Managing and expanding existing customer accounts
Demonstrating premium machinery and equipment
Providing technical sales advice and tailored equipment solutions
Preparing quotations and negotiating sales
Building long-term customer relationships
Managing your own diary and sales pipeline
Achieving sales targets while delivering outstanding customer service
About You
To succeed as an Area Sales Manager, you will have:
Proven field sales experience
Experience selling technical or capital equipment
A proactive approach to generating new business
Strong relationship management skills
Commercial awareness and negotiation ability
Confidence working independently
A full UK driving licence, including the ability to drive a pick-up vehicle and tow trailers
Experience as an Area Sales Manager within groundcare, turfcare, agricultural machinery, construction equipment, irrigation, municipal equipment or professional landscaping would be highly advantageous, although candidates with transferable technical sales experience are encouraged to apply.
To be successful in this role, you may have worked as a: Territory Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager, Field Sales Executive, Business Development Manager, Capital Equipment Sales Executive, Agricultural Machinery Sales Representative, Groundcare Sales Executive, Plant Sales Manager, Technical Sales Executive, Area Business Manager, or similar.
Next Steps
If you're looking for your next challenge as an Area Sales Manager, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a market-leading supplier with premium products, an established customer base and excellent earning potential. Apply today to learn more about this opportunity