Area Sales Manager

Placed: 25/11/17
Region: United Kingdom
Category: Jobs


Content of the advertisement:

Area Sales Manager

Access Control and Locking Systems

Home based (Midlands to South of England)

Permanent

Salary - £50k+ OTE, commission uncapped

Our client are a market leader in the supply of access control/locking systems into the hospitality and allied sectors supplying to both new build and replacement/refurbishment market in such as 5* hotels, hostels, student accommodation, military accommodation and serviced apartments.

As a result of significant success and a re-structuring of responsibilities, we are seeking to recruit a suitable individual into the role of Area Sales Manager - Student Accommodation. Your role will be responsible for direct sales to the education sector including University Campuses, Private Student Accommodation Developers/Operators, Colleges and Schools.

Whilst your main "patch" will be Midland southwards there may sometimes to service national clients and travel further afield. This is a huge market and will in essence be a warm role with existing accounts/projects to take on.

So what do we look for?

* A successful sales individual, any experience of selling into the Education Sector would be a bonus but not essential.
* Three years minimum experience in sales and business development management, including responsibility for key accounts.
* Willingness to travel around the UK with a clean driving record.
* Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
* Must have a successful history of managing and growing sales revenues.
* Must have a demonstrated track record of working under minimal direct supervision.

Characteristics (no surprises here)

* Self-driven, energetic and ambitious.
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
* Strong business and technical aptitude.
* Strong and effective presentation and communication skills, whether one-on-one, in public settings, or via written media.

In addition to some of the sales type characteristics shown above, you will also have the following:

* A technical aptitude (extensive training is given but must have the ability to learn new technologies)
* Be computer literate with some knowledge of network technologies/requirements, LAN/WAN environments, routing, TCP/IP, and components.
* Be able to manage relationships, at a regional level, with contractors, architects, developers, owners and operators.

Remuneration

Good basic salary with excellent uncapped commission

Company car

25 days leave + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Matched pension
etc

To be considered you must have full rights to work in UK without the need for sponsorship

Apply online or call Steve Halliday at Edge Careers. If interested, don't hang about, we are looking for the right person asap