Area Sales Manager – Hardware Tools
Job Title: Area Sales Manager – Hardware Tools
Industry Sector: Hardware, Tools, Telesteps, Hammers, Tape Measures, Axes, Dry Markers, Tool Bags, Squares, Independent Hardware Stores, Regional Builders Merchants, Wholesale, Distribution, DIY Sheds, DIY Stores
Area to be covered: Ireland
Remuneration: €50,000 + 25% Bonus
Benefits: EV and comprehensive benefits package
The role of the Area Sales Manager – Hardware Tools will involve:
* Field sales role promoting a manufactured range of premium hardware tools, including; hammers, squares, axes, dry markers, tape measures, tool bags etc.
* Stimulating demand with independent hardware stores predominantly but also regional builders merchants
* Back-selling through wholesale relationship with Tool Bank Ireland to develop distribution channel, and supporting their field sales team with our client’s premium tools as and when required
* Inheriting circa 50 customers initially, you will be tasked with growing this number to 150 in your first year
* Predominantly a new business development role
* Leveraging existing customer relationships within customers of our clients’ other well-known workwear brand
* Strategic role, this position will the first dedicated field sales representative for Ireland
* Attending trade shows as required
* Full product training will be provided
The ideal applicant will be an Area Sales Manager – Hardware Tools with:
* Field sales experience from within the tools industry or construction equipment sectors
* New business attitude with the ability to build and maintain customer relationships
* Strong negotiation and communication skills
* Territory management capability, excellent organizational and time management abilities
* Willingness to travel as needed, including UK / Overseas on occasion
Mitchell Maguire is a specialist Construction Sales Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Sales Jobs, Construction sales Vacancies and Specification Sales Positions within: Hardware, Tools, Telesteps, Tape Measures, Hammers, Axes, Dry Markers, Tool Bags, Squares, Independent Hardware Stores, Regional Builders Merchants, Wholesale, Distribution, DIY Sheds, DIY Stores