Simon Acres Recruitment are working with a well-regarded and forward-thinking company, who are looking for a Contracts Area Sales Manager to cover the South of the UK.

Salary: Paying between £45,000 - £50,000 basic, plus bonus and fully expensed company car or car allowance.

Covering: The South of the UK (Kent, Sussex, Surrey).

Key responsibilities:

• Managing existing customer relationships.
• Prospecting, building and developing new business.
• Selling Kitchens into the contracts market.
• Working closely with housing and high-rise developers within the private market.
• Building strong business relationships.
• Travelling to head office every 3-6 months for sales meetings.
• Working closely with the design team to understand customer brief.
• Full involvement with key members of the contracts department including; managers, customer care and the design team. 

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven track record within field sales - selling kitchens into private developers.
• Experience of dealing with Regional House Builders, Major Projects, House Building Contractors, High-Rise Developers or Housing Association.
• Sales Account Management experience.
• Ability to build and strengthen customer relationships.
• Strong network and relationships within the contract market (advantageous).
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Results-oriented mindset with a drive for success. 
• Ability to demonstrate a tenacious and resilient mindset.
• Be able to manage time and priorities effectively.
• Must hold a valid and clean driving licence.
• Flexible with business travel requirements.

Simon Acres Recruitment are acting as the employment agency in relation to this vacancy.