Kitchen Kit - Area Sales Manager

This role reports to the Senior Area Sales Manager

The main responsibility of this role is to hit your areas monthly sales target each and every month.

To be a pivotal part of the Trade & OEM Team and be a driving force in the pursuit of achieving its goals. You will propose new innovative ideas to grow profitable sales via the Merchant Network.
The role is field based, the location for this role is flexible and will be determined based on the ideal candidate's location. However, ideally, we are looking for someone based in the West Midlands; we will plan the area responsibility around you.

40 hours per week, to be worked Monday to Friday. Due to this role being an area position, travelling out of working hours and occasional overnight stays away from home will be necessary.

Occasional visits to our Head Office and other facilities may be required as and when necessary.,

• Support Merchants to increase their sales turnover by conducting onsite, online and in-house Kitchen Kit training and support


• Maintain accurate reporting through Vecta (CRM).


• Maintain and develop detailed understanding of competitors.


• Attend any trade shows and part take in training as required.


• In addition to your area responsibilities, each team member will have responsibility for a number of key accounts that will have branches outside of your area. To support the team, you will be expected to visit the branches from these multi regional accounts that follow in your area if and when required. Your colleagues will do the same for you.


Each team member will be the main point of contact for a designated buying group.

Key Relationships

CEO, Head of Trade, other head of departments, The Manufacturing Teams, The Sales Team and Customer Services Teams

Essential

• Experienced in dealing with Merchants and their customers.


• Experience and confident in delivering presentations and training.


• Excellent diary management and route planning skills.


• IT literate, PowerPoint, Excel and Word including capacity to use IPAD and telephone technologies


• Full driving license


Desirable

• Sales experience in a Merchant/Trade Counter environment


• Proven tracke record in sales within the kitchen market or a strong understanding of this industry


• Formal sales and account management training


• Knowledge of the Kitchen market including installation, design and planning. Experience of CAD design being an advantage.


This role will be ideally suited to an outward going, self-motivated and driven individual who is keen to develop their knowledge and experience within a fast paced, exciting and forward-thinking environment. Can provide evidence of sustained tenure and a trajectory of professional growth

Competitive Package

• Maintained Company Vehicle


• Training and Development Opportunities


• Excellent Career Progression Opportunities


• Discretionary Bonus Scheme


• Private Health Care Cash Back Plan after 1 years continuous service


• Employee Assistance Programme after 1 years continuous service


• Annual BA Fun Day for all employees and their family


• 31 Days Annual Leave


• Sovereign Perks, access to a wide range of exclusive online and high street discounts


• Personal accident cover after 1 years continues service


• Mobile Phone/Laptop Provided


• Staff discount scheme