Area Sales Manager Southern England Our client is a leading UK based business with an extensive product portfolio of 1000+ physical security and safety products. Having built strong foundations over the past 50 years, our client is now actively looking to advance the UK position with the recruitment of a dynamic, relationship-driven Area Sales Manager. This is an active territory with a sales pipeline to immediately develop and expand upon. Benefits: Commission structure 20% of salary for on target performance 25 Days Holiday + 8 statutory days Company Car + Fuel Card Company Credit Card Personal Healthcare Pension Principal Accountabilities: • Selling directly to High Street Locksmiths, Architectural Ironmongers, Hardware shops, Mail Order and E-Commerce distributors. • Managing up to approximately 250 active accounts spread across the South of England. • Targeted on growth from existing accounts • Retention and development of existing customer portfolio (turnover, margin, product mix, price management). • Overseeing single accounts spending up to £250k per annum. • Keeping up to date on market information, including competitor activity. Ultimately you will be a sales hungry individual who thrives on developing existing and new customers, plus: • Ideally has a successful track record in selling security and/or safety products, into retail or distribution channels. • Understand the supply chain. • Demonstrate the ability to manage existing accounts whilst maintaining ..... full job details .....