Regional Sales Manager

Regional Sales Manager – Midlands - £35-38K – uncapped commission + car allowance + excellent benefits

Our client is a well-established and trusted supplier of Branded Lighting spares, Lamps and LEDs, due to continued growth and expansion we are looking to recruit a Regional Sales Manager to cover the Midlands area. This position is home-based with travel across the Midlands area.

Key Responsibilities

Existing Customers

* Drive forward business by building on the current relationships with customers and aiming to increase their average spend per month.

* Increase contact with the current customer base both by regular telephone contact and face to face appointments.

* Identify new areas of growth with current customers such as additional product areas etc.

* Initial aim to increase spend of regular customers by 10%.

* Contact lapsed customers who have bought previously and re-establish a relationship with them.

* Increase the number of active customers.

New Customers

* Undertake on average 8 visits per week to new customers who have never dealt with us previously.

* Establish a line of communication and build relationships to encourage potential quotes / orders.

* Identify new business sectors currently under represented.

Essential Skills Required:

* Computer Skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

* Excellent Communication, both with customers and suppliers, within face to face meetings, and over email and telephone

* Ability to work as part of a team

* Managing of own workload to achieve deadlines, working within a fast paced environment

* Highly IT literate, especially in Excel

* A minimum of 3 year experience working in a sales role.

* A minimum of 2 years in a field sales role.

* Negotiation prowess.

* Excellent problem solving and analytical ability.

* Ability and willingness to work hours as required to complete the task which may include travel and overnight stays at times.

Desirable Skills:

* Previous knowledge of the lighting industry is advantageous however full training will be provided

* Knowledge and use of CRM system and Microsoft Dynamics NAV

* Ability to prioritise heavy workload

* Ability to lead and motivate the team

Hours - Normally 8.30am - 5pm, Mon – Fri

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