Area Sales Manager

What can I expect?

A role with genuine ownership, a strong customer base and the backing of an established business.

You'll receive a competitive package including a company car, bonus opportunity, and a range of benefits.

Most importantly, you'll have the chance to build relationships, grow a territory and represent products you can genuinely get behind.

About the job

You'll manage and develop a portfolio of customer accounts across a defined region, working closely with garden retailers to maximise growth and build long-term partnerships.

You'll be responsible for:

• Developing strong relationships with customers at all levels
• Growing existing accounts and identifying new commercial opportunities
• Working with retail partners to improve sales performance and customer engagement
• Supporting promotional activity, forecasting and account planning
• Using market insight and competitor knowledge to identify opportunities
• Feeding back customer trends and opportunities into the wider business
• Helping customers get the most from the product range through training and support
• Creating initiatives to drive growth within your territory
• Working closely with internal teams to deliver excellent customer service

This isn't a "take orders and move on" role.

It's about understanding customers, influencing decisions and becoming a trusted partner.

The company

A long-established consumer products business with a strong heritage and an exciting future ahead.

They've built their reputation through quality products, innovation and trusted relationships with garden retailers across the UK.

The culture is collaborative, down-to-earth and focused on doing things properly.

You'll be joining a business where people know their markets, ideas are welcomed, and individuals are trusted to get on with their role.

Who will love this job?

Someone who:

• Has experience in B2B sales or account management in the garden industry
• Has a strong understanding of garden retail, home & garden, DIY, or consumer products
• Enjoys building genuine customer relationships
• Is commercially minded and motivated by growth
• Can manage their own territory and work independently
• Brings ideas rather than just reporting problems
• Is confident influencing customers and internal teams
• Wants to be part of a business where they can make a visible difference

For more information call Lucy on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).