Area Sales Manager - Fire Protection

Our client is an international leader in the fire sprinkler manufacturing industry. They are looking for an Area Sales Manager to manage the North of the UK.

Job Responsibilities

• To work with the Sales Director in managing sales to the territory in the most effective way, promoting and achieving sales targets
• The main corporate representative for the company in the region
• The principle contact for nominated key accounts, communicating via written correspondence, telephone and direct visitation
• Responsibility for management of customer accounts for sales orders, quotations, commercial, technical queries and general issues
• Research gather and act upon market information within those nominated regions
• Plan, prioritise and promote sales of all products offered by the Company
• Manage the pricing policy in accordance with company directives
• Assist the customer service team and credit function with general account issues ensuring accurate flow of information
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date Customer Records, including all contact information and Price Lists with CRM system
• Sales forecasting and budgeting for nominated accounts
• Assist with any local approval processes
• Manage and attend regional exhibitions and shows
• Adhere to all company policies with relevance to ethical and antibribery policy

Your profile

• Proven external sales experience within the fire protection industry
• Knowledge of automatic suppression systems, sprinklers etc.
• Ability to travel freely across the region
• Excellent communication and rapport-building skills
• Ability to use initiative when working alone
• Problem solving
• Ability to organise workload, time and travel management