Area Sales Manager

Area Sales Manager Field Based (South East) £45,000-£50,000 DOE plus company car and bonus Are you a driven and passionate sales professional with a knack growing a region?
Elevation Recruitment are excited to be working with a leading manufacturer who are seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to join their team, covering the South East of England.
Benefits: Competitive salary with OTE around £63,000 Lucrative bonus scheme, with potential earnings up to 40% of salary.
31 days of holiday per year, inclusive of bank holidays.
Company discount and a wide range of employee benefits.
Company car Health Cash Plan and 24/7 access to a UK GP.
Employee Assistance Program and access to a comprehensive reward programme with discounts across hundreds of retailers.
Role & Responsibilities: Driving profitable sales growth and increasing brand awareness.
Building and maintaining relationships with independent convenience retailers, petrol forecourts, builders' merchants & DIY centres, garden centres, wholesalers.
Managing a territory that includes London, Kent, Sussex, the Home Counties, as well as the Gatwick and Canterbury areas.
Extensive travel throughout the South East of England, with occasional visits to Head Office in Yorkshire.
Skills & Experience: A proven track record of sales success within a similar territory.
Strong commercial awareness and excellent communication and influencing skills.
An organised and structured approach to work with good IT literacy.
Full UK driving licence To be considered for this role, you will need to be based within an easy commute to Gatwick