Area Sales Manager - Bathrooms and Showers

Area Sales Manager - Bathrooms and ShowersJob Title: Area Sales Manager - Bathrooms and ShowersIndustry Sector: Plumbers Merchants, Independent Bathroom specialists, Independent Retailers, Bathroom Showrooms, Merchants and DIY StoresArea to be covered: North East and Yorkshire + CA and LA postcodesPostcodes: NE, DH, SR, TS, DL, YO, HU, HG, JS, WF, HX, HD, CA and LARemuneration: £38,000-£42,000 Neg. + 20% BonusBenefits: £500 per month car allowance or hybrid car and full benefitsThe role of the Area Sales Manager - Bathrooms and Showers will involve:Field sales position, promoting taps, showers and accessories for bathrooms and also kitchens90% of your time selling into selling into plumbers merchantsSmall amount of time trying to win specifications with predominantly small housebuilders, but also have some influence with local authorities, housing associations, architects and interior designersInheriting an area, currently performing well against budget expectationResponsible for circa 400-500 plumbers merchants customers (80% of the revenue come from the top 120 customers) - same number of accounts?30% new business development, 70% account managementInitially responsible for approx. £1.8mImplementing a 12 week journey plan which will see you visit customers in proportion to their value to the businessTypically 4 days on the road visiting customers, 1 day a week working from home/ adminThe ideal applicant will be an Area Sales Manager - Bathrooms and Showers with:Proven ..... full job details .....