Sales Territory Manager (South-East) Our client is a modern run business with a modern approach based in a modern state of the art distribution centre. The company is innovative, and they possess an entrepreneurial spirit and are passionate about what they do. Our partnership and category management approach has added great value to our stakeholders. As we invest for the future, we are well placed to continue to deliver long term sustainable growth. The Role: Reporting to the Sales Director you will be responsible for maintaining and growing their current customer based with also a focus on identifying new potential customers. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Area Territory Manager to join a successful and growing business. Responsibilities for the job: Serve as the lead point of contact for all clients while building and nurturing trusted, long- lasting relationships. To work closely with our existing retail customers to meet and exceed targets Implement efficient route plans & customer call cycles Prepare feedback for weekly trade teams meetings To achieve KPI's set on customer daily activity Prepare and executive an annual business plan, reporting and forecasting results To proactively work to identify new customers, new sales channels and target markets To proactively develop and sell promotional programmes To schedule sales appointments in our showrooms on a weekly basis To work closely with the Buying team on new product development and implementation within the market To achieve new listings in all accounts across multiple sales channels To proactively focus on new business development across all retail sectors To attend and collaborate in our weekly trade meetings Ensure that credit terms are implemented in line with the business Skills, Qualifications & Experience Essential: Entrepreneurial, energetic with a proactive attitude Innovative, creative, and strategic thinking Collaboration and leadership skills Results orientated Commercially minded with a proven track record in key account management Customer focused with a demonstrated ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer centric solutions Financial acumen - ability to analyse, interpret and apply sales data to make better business decisions Excellent communication skills which convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Good organisational skills Strong influencing and negotiation skills Demonstrated ability to consistently achieve results Strong interpersonal skills IT Literate Full clean drivers' licence Previous working experience especially within the FMCG and or DIY sector in Ireland would be an advantage. Reed Specialist Recruitment is an Employment Agency and an Employment Business for permanent and temporary recruitment. In response to your application Reed will contact you by phone, email or SMS to discuss it and related opportunities. You can opt out at any time using the links provided. Skills: fmcg. hardware garden sales territory field sales