Are you a tenacious goal setter?
Are you keen to represent Armatile as a leading distributer throughout Ireland?
We are looking for an experienced Area Sales Manager to join our team As an Area Sales Manager, you will be responsible for maximizing sales
Duties & Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following duties in their role as
Distribution Sales Management
of territories in Republic of Ireland including Leinster, Munster and Connaught. Responsibilities include, but are not exclusive to;
* Visiting clients to carry out face-to-face visits to further develop/create working relationships with our current customer base and any new potential customers
* Deliver margin targets and ensure profitable account management.
* Identify, develop, and convert new business opportunities with tile retailers, builders' merchants, and distributors.
* Implement and manage a territory plan supporting regional growth objectives.
* Promote Armatile's full product range including tiles, adhesives, grouts, trims, manufactured materials, and associated products.
* Maintain regular contact with key all customers to build long-term relationships and ensure excellent service levels.
* Provide technical product support, samples, and promotional materials.
* Negotiate pricing, terms, and promotional agreements in line with company guidelines.
* Resolve customer issues promptly and professionally.
* Collaborate with the National Distribution Sales Manager and internal teams to support procurement, logistics, marketing, and customer service.
* Meet once per month with National Distribution Sales Manager to present data with regard to sales won/lost, quotations given, work in progress, competitor activity, sales and business opportunities and other relevant business information
* Provide sales reports, updates on market trends, competitor activity, and weekly/monthly KPI performance.
* Maintain strong product knowledge, participate in customer, and staff training.
* Represent the company at trade events, exhibitions, and customer functions.
Essential Criteria
* Full clean driving license
* IT skills to include working knowledge of word, excel and email
* Must be self-motivated, organised and have good interpersonal skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work effectively on your own as well as part of a dynamic creative team
* Ability to problem solve and be creative when dealing with customers and co-workers
* Demonstrate entrepreneurial capabilities and the ability to win sales
* Must be flexible to work when and where required
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
* Experience of sales in the tile industry or related industry, e.g. wooden flooring, carpets, vinyl etc.
* Experience in distribution sales and/or in a construction related or specification sales role
* Design qualification or experience working in a design environment
* Educated to degree level
Benefits:
Contributory pension
On-site parking
20 days annual leave
Friendly and relaxed work environment
Hours of Works:
40 hours per week (Monday - Friday 8:30am - 17:00pm)
Salary is negotiable - depending on qualification and experience