Area Account Manager

Working for our Laser Tools brand, we are looking to recruit an Area Sales Representative to join our expanding field sales team. After first-rate in-house training, a typical day will see you visiting Laser Tools customers from Motor factors and wholesalers, within your region to promote our brands and secure sales as well as following up leads with potential new customers, all while providing excellent customer service., · Responsible for achieving & reporting on set sales targets within your designated region, you will be both proactive & reactive in your approach to selling the complete range of brands. · You will work closely with prospective & existing customers and, by understanding their needs, will develop, support & grow business. · Advise customers of promotions for future developments & introductions of new product. · Daily submit customer orders as necessary and provide daily call sheets detailing work carried out and any actions required. You will also report on market conditions & provide competitor data when relevant.

· An experienced sales professional with a strong knowledge of the automotive aftermarket sector practiced at selling into buying groups and independent motor factors. · Able to demonstrate an ability to build excellent working relationships with both external and internal customers. · Outstanding communication / presentation skills with the ability to negotiate at all levels. · Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative. · Excellent time management and planning skills. · Customer focused but commercially aware of business needs.,

• Sales: 1 year (required)
• Account management: 1 year (preferred)
• Driving: 1 year (required)
  
  Salary will be dependent on experience, expertise and skills. Starting at £30,000.00
We must stress this is a starting basic salary and we are more than happy to discuss salary and our bonus schemes at any stage during the recruitment process., We believe the Tool Connection is a great place to work. We understand that our staff are fundamental part our success and strive to make our our teams feel valued and appreciated. As well as a competitive salary we off our employees a large range of other exciting benefits: · 25 days holiday plus the standard 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff) · Birthday Day off · Sick Pay (T&Cs apply) · 1 weeks FREE holiday per year in one of our company holiday homes (BIK paid by company) · Staff Discount · Competitive Pension Scheme · TECH and CYCLE Schemes · Life assurance Scheme · Free Staff Parking on site