Area Sales Manager - Northern England

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Nottingham
Salary
Competitive
Posted
17 Nov 2020
Closes
15 Dec 2020
Sectors
Sales, Sales Manager
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Radiodetection is a world leader in the design and development of test equipment, used by utility companies, to help install, protect and maintain their infrastructure networks. With a truly global presence and a team of dedicated experts, we are at the forefront of detection technology.
This is a field based position covering the North of England. You will be joining an established team with the opportunity to act as the primary interface between Radiodetection and our direct customer base, you'll be responsible for working with new and existing customers to help drive business growth and keep us at the forefront of the UK market.
On top of the salary this role comes with a competitive benefits package, a realistic opportunity to earn commission from day one, an annual bonus and a fully expensed company car.
The Area Sales Manager is responsible for:
* Creating and developing new business relationships and opportunities with existing and potential customers in order to maximise the sale of Radiodetection products and services.
* Maximising the level f enquiries from within the defined territory.
* Account planning to maximise sales to key customers.
* Liaising between Customer and Technical resources for clarification on product specifications, application and performance.
* Providing regular and accurate forecasts of projected sales and margins based on current order and quotation activity.
* Preparing detailed reports of weekly activity including call reports and expense reports.
* Monitoring market trends and competitor activity in assigned territory and take appropriate action in determining priorities and strategies.
* Undertaking territory customer planning to maximize customer base and unproductive sales effort is kept to a minimum.
* Interfacing with internal sales staff t support customer technical solutions and qualification of proposals.
* Regular reporting and forward planning together with input into the customer database.
You should match the following criteria:
* The ability to demonstrate 'value add' to customers through the Radiodetection range of products, technologies and services.
* Understands product features, functions and benefits delivery.
* Demonstrates knowledge of technical aspects of product application and operation.
* Excellent customer management skills and strong sales ability.
* A strong commercial focus with experience in a relevant industry sector.
* Business or technical degree (or equivalent)
* Extensive relevant experience in an external sales environment.
If you feel like you meet the above criteria for the Area Sales Manager, then please apply now