Area Sales Manager

Area Sales Manager A great opportunity for a commercially focused field sales professional to manage a sales territory, grow customer relationships, achieve targets and use data-led sales insight to support business growth. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Field Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Territory Sales Manager, Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Account Manager, Key Account Manager, Commercial Manager, Sales Account Manager SALARY: up to 54K - 60K OTE (includes a Basic Salary of 45K - 50K per annum, depending on experience) + Company Vehicle + Benefits LOCATION: Dublin, County Dublin, Republic of Ireland JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 39 Hours per Week, Monday to Thursday from 08:00 – 16:30 and Friday's 08:00 – 15:30. Some flexibility may be required due to the nature of work. JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Area Sales Manager to manage and grow customer relationships across the Republic of Ireland. As the Area Sales Manager you will execute sales plans, achieve KPIs, develop customer accounts, identify new business opportunities and use market intelligence to support profitable sales growth. The Area Sales Manager will work closely with sales, marketing and customer service teams to deliver an excellent customer experience. There may also be future opportunities to support customers in Northern Ireland and undertake overseas travel as the role develops. APPLY TODAY Ready to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review. DUTIES Your duties as the Area Sales Manager include: • Sales Growth: Execute the sales plan, meet KPIs and actively identify opportunities to drive profitable sales growth • Customer Relationships: Build strong customer relationships, manage contact cycles and align customer priorities with annual targets • Data-Led Selling: Use data, market insight and sales information to build fact-based arguments, increase sales and close distribution gaps • Product Distribution: Present new and existing products, gain listings and support targeted distribution gains across the customer network • Commercial Management: Manage customer terms including pricing, distribution costs, incentives and charges in line with sales leadership guidance • Market Intelligence: Acquire, collate and share market information that could enhance sales performance and business decision-making • Issue Resolution: Proactively identify and resolve customer issues with minimal negative impact on sales growth or customer experience • Records and Reporting: Maintain accurate written records of sales results, pipeline opportunities and customer agreements • Internal Collaboration: Work closely with sales, marketing, customer service and internal stakeholders to support a consistent customer experience • Trade Support: Assist with trade shows and carry out other reasonable duties that support the wider needs of the business CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL • Proven experience as an Area Sales Manager or Field Sales Manager • A successful track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets • Exceptional written, presentation and interpersonal skills • Self-starter with the ability to manage your own schedule and territory effectively • Competent in using data to build fact-based selling arguments • Full, clean driving licence valid for use in the Republic of Ireland DESIRABLE • Bachelor’s degree in business management, marketing or a similar field • Previous professional sales training • Experience with customer relationship management software • Willingness and flexibility to travel when required by the role • Experience in working with a Partnership/Loyalty programme • Experience of Joint Business Planning BENEFITS • Company vehicle • 21 days holiday + public holidays • After successful completion of the probationary period, you will be invited to join the Company Pension Scheme, to which the company contributes 3% and the employee contributes 3% • Six Month Probationary Period • Discounted Blinds and Shutters upon successful completion of your Probationary Period HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF:AWDO-P14939 Full-Time, Permanent Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Dublin, County Dublin, Republic of Ireland. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.