Full job descriptionArea Sales Manager sought by the Interior Solutions division of a £multibillion plastics manufacturer with close to 200 locations worldwide, to cover the North East of England and Scotland.

Your role as Area Sales Manager:
Based on patch within the region, as Area Sales Manager for the North East & Scotland, your duties will include:
*60% of time dedicated to identifying, prospecting, and developing new business opportunities
*40% of time managing an established customer portfolio
*Promoting the Company’s premium product range to furniture manufacturers and users of decorative melamine boards, primarily within the KBB sector
*Contributing to a team focused on promoting a comprehensive product portfolio, including edgeband, acrylic surfaces, and tambour storage systems, across a diverse customer base
*Demonstrating the ability to understand and interpret customer needs, adopt a disciplined approach to prospecting and follow-up
*Effectively utilising CRM systems to track customer and competitor insights
*Staying informed about market trends and developments will also be key to your ongoing success
Your experience as an Area Sales Manager:
*Proven experience within the interior furniture components industry
*Strong market knowledge of decorative boards and associated distribution channels
*Experience in manufacturing, distributing or selling edgeband products, or machinery for producing edgeband and decorative boards, is highly desirable
*Experience of selling premium products to SMEs, with an established network of industry contacts
*A sales-driven and naturally engaging individual who excels in building relationships and enjoys regular customer interaction
*Comfortable working with strategic sales plans with ability to confidently present products based on their quality, benefits, and technical features
*Highly organised, self-motivated, and results-focused
*Ability to thrive in an independent, field-based role
*Candidates with direct experience in a similar position within a decorative board, edgeband, or machinery manufacturer will have a distinct advantage.
Salary & Benefits:
*£36,000 - £46,000 salary depending on experience
*Up to 50% bonus (max 40% paid quarterly + max 10% on individual targets, paid annually)
*£8,000 per annum car allowance (£663 per month)
*£180 per annum broadband allowance (£15 per month)
*Flexible hours (core hours 10am-3pm)
*Time off in lieu
*Enhanced Pension Scheme (e.g. Min 3% EE & 6% ER, Mid 4% EE & 8% ER and Max EE 5% & ER 10%)
*Life Assurance (3x salary) if enrolled in above
*Private Medical Insurance & Health Cash Plan (P11D Benefit with option to add family for an additional fee)
*Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
*Free flu jabs
*Health & wellbeing platform
*32 days holidays including bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 2 years’ service
*Option to buy and sell holiday (up to 5 days)
*Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
*Cycle to Work scheme
*Long service awards
*Employee assistance programme
*Internal training academy
*Access to external training and supported education
*Social culture and events

Area Sales Manager – North East England & Scotland

On patch in North East England or Scotland – Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Sunderland, Durham, Stockton-on-Tees, , Carlington, Redcar, Hartlepool, Carlisle, Blyth Harrogate, York, Hull, Dundee, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Stirling, Kilmarnock, Aberdeen etc.

£36,000 - £46,000 + £8K car allowance + up to 50% bonus + excellent benefits