Area Sales Manager - Power Tools

Salary Range: £31,500 - £33,500

Department: Salesforce

Location: Northern Scotland

About Our Client:

Our client is committed to leading the way in the power tools industry by delivering innovative, high-quality products that help their customers get the job done. As part of their ongoing growth and expansion, they are looking for a proactive and results-driven Area Sales Manager to join their team and play a key role in selling their Production Tools across the assembly and manufacturing sectors.

Why Join Our Client?

• A Brand You Can Trust: Join a global leader in high-performance power tools and outdoor equipment.
• Career Development: They believe in developing their people. With our client, you ll have access to ongoing training, career growth opportunities, and support to help you reach your full potential.
• Work-Life Balance: They offer competitive salaries, benefits, and the opportunity to work with a team that values collaboration and flexibility.
• Be Part of the Team: Their culture is innovation, and a commitment to excellence everything they do is driven by their commitment to their customers and products.

Position Overview:

The Area Sales Manager is a crucial role within our client, focusing on developing and maintaining customer relationships while driving sales of their production tools within the assembly and manufacturing industries. This role requires an understanding of torque control, assembly processes, and fastening strategies, as well as a commitment to delivering excellent customer service and achieving sales targets.

What You ll Be Doing:

• Sales Development: Drive sales of their production tools to end users and distributors across your designated territory within the assembly and manufacturing industries.
• Customer Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing customers to support long-term business growth.
• Training & Support: Identify and address training needs for distributor staff and end users. Provide ongoing support and guidance to help customers use their products to their full potential.
• Sales Reporting: Regularly report on sales activities, market trends, and competitor activities to your Regional Sales Manager, ensuring all reporting is accurate and timely.
• Territory Coverage: Ensure effective coverage of your designated territory by planning and executing regular customer visits, following an agreed-upon journey plan.
• Product Knowledge: Maintain in-depth knowledge of their products and their applications, ensuring you can provide expert advice and support to customers.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as technical teams, to support business development and drive the success of projects.
• Events & Exhibitions: Represent our client at trade events and exhibitions, promoting their brand and supporting sales initiatives.

What They re Looking For:

• Industry Knowledge: A solid understanding of the assembly and manufacturing industries, including torque control and fastening strategies.
• Sales Experience: Proven experience in sales, preferably within the tools, industrial equipment, or manufacturing sectors.
• Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build lasting relationships with customers and distributors.
• Self-Motivated: Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage your own schedule effectively to meet sales targets.
• Technical Understanding: A good grasp of technical product features and applications, with the ability to explain complex products to customers.
• Organised & Efficient: Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and keep accurate records of sales activities.
• Full Driving License: A full, clean driving license is essential for this role as regular travel within your territory will be required.

What They Offer:

• Competitive salary with company car, mobile phone, and laptop.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Monthly Lunch Allowance.
• Branded uniform and PPE.
• The chance to work with a globally recognised brand.
• The opportunity to grow and advance your career with one of the most respected names in the power tools industry.

Ready to join our client?

If you re ready to take the next step in your career and join a leading brand, apply now! Please submit your CV.

Our client is an equal-opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.