Area Sales Manager

Description:

AREA SALES MANAGER – GATES & BARRIERS

Location: Leeds / Yorkshire
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum
OTE: £10,000 – £12,000
Company Car or Car Allowance: Up to £500 per month
Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00

Are you an experienced Area Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Account Manager, Sales Executive or Sales Representative with a background in gates, barriers, security or access solutions?

We are looking for an experienced sales professional to join an established company specialising in gates, barriers and security/access solutions, covering a large field-based territory.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven sales professional who has experience within the gates and barriers industry and is looking to develop new business, grow existing accounts and increase revenue through installation projects, Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) contracts and ongoing service agreements.

The Role

Develop and manage a portfolio of customers across the assigned territory
Identify and secure new business opportunities within the gates, barriers and security/access industry
Sell gates, barriers, installation projects, PPM contracts and service agreements
Build strong, long-term relationships with customers and key decision-makers
Carry out site visits, surveys and customer meetings
Develop opportunities from initial enquiry through to successful completion
Identify opportunities for additional services and recurring revenue
Prepare quotations, negotiate commercial terms and close sales
Maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular sales forecasts
Work closely with internal installation, service and operations teams
Manage and grow existing accounts while continually developing the territory
About You

The successful candidate must have previous experience selling gates and barriers and ideally have a background within the security, access control, perimeter security or physical security industry.

We would consider candidates currently working as:

Area Sales Manager
Regional Sales Manager
Business Development Manager
Business Development Executive
Account Manager
Sales Executive
Sales Representative
External Sales Executive
Territory Sales Manager
Technical Sales Executive
Sales Engineer
You will be a confident and commercially focused sales professional who is comfortable working independently across a large geographical area.

We're looking for someone with:

Proven experience in gates and barriers sales – essential
Experience within the security and access industry
A strong track record of developing new business and managing existing accounts
Experience selling installation, maintenance, PPM contracts and/or service agreements
Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
A commercially driven approach with the ability to identify and close opportunities
The ability to manage your own diary and territory effectively
A full UK driving licence
What's on Offer?

Up to £60,000 basic salary
£10,000 – £12,000 OTE
Company car or car allowance up to £500 per month
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Life insurance – 4 x annual salary
Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00
Established company and strong market position
Opportunity to develop and grow an established territory
Strong focus on long-term contracts and recurring revenue
If you have a proven background in gates and barriers sales and are looking for your next opportunity within the security and access industry, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Shannon
Interaction Recruitment
(phone number removed)

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