Area Sales Manager South West in Taunton - CV-Library

Area Sales Manager – Road & Exterior Lighting
South West
 
Reporting to: Head of Business Development.
Competitive salary, attractive bonus structure, Hybrid company vehicle, 33 days holiday entitlement per year & pension scheme.
 
Job Overview
My Lighting manufacturer is looking to expand their road and exterior lighting sales team across the UK with the appointment of a new sales manager to cover the SW region. Having an established background in lighting sales, you will possess the skills to self-manage and develop sales opportunities across the region promoting products and solutions from the portfolio. With an enthusiastic and committed drive to succeed, you will be encouraged to actively contribute to the further growth of the Company and be a part of an exciting and ambitious future, all supported with significant financial investment and backing to provide market-leading lighting solutions.
 
Job Role

Service existing and identify potential new clients in both the road and exterior lighting markets, building relationships and increasing sales turnover.
Gain knowledge of customer requirements and competitor solutions, and provide feedback to the Sales Director to aid with future product developments and market sector penetration.
Establish and implement a specification sales strategy drive for the region and ensure that this is followed through to a successful conclusion.
Liaise with various departments within the Company to ensure exemplary customer experience and support.
Maintain and update customer contact information ensuring activities and action plans are documented and completed on the quotations and CRM system.
Liaise with customers to develop a concise understanding of any program or project requirements, accurately translating information through to the internal operational departments.
Offer onsite customer support through site attendance before, during and after installation providing full project support from start to finish.
Report on commercial trends, technology developments and personnel movements across the industry.
Embrace, promote and educate all clients as to the company's environmental, sustainability and social/economic values and achievements.
Have a real desire to succeed, a positive mindset and be actively involved in a company that recognises commitment and performance