Area Sales Manager (South West)

Select Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Threemilestone; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 60,000

Job description

Are you ready to represent a market leader in the professional hair and beauty industry with many years of heritage and an outstanding reputation for excellence?

Select are recruiting for an Area Sales Manager to join our client's dynamic sales team covering the South-West territory. This is an exceptional opportunity for either:

1. A Hair and beauty professional looking to leverage their industry knowledge, educate their customers, build trust quickly, and transition into a rewarding sales career.
2. Experienced sales professionals with a passion for the hair and beauty sector wanting to build a long-term career in this thriving industry.

The successful region has a proven track record of growth and offers the right candidate an established client base alongside significant new business potential.

As Area Sales Manager, you will build and nurture relationships with salon owners and managers across your territory, becoming their trusted advisor and helping them grow their businesses. Your role will be varied and rewarding, including:

1. Managing an existing portfolio of salon accounts while actively developing new business opportunities.
2. Implementing effective sales strategies to increase product distribution and market share.
3. Creating and delivering salon training programs covering retail techniques, marketing strategies, merchandising, and staff incentives.
4. Promoting and selling academy education courses to salons within your territory.
5. Working collaboratively with branch managers to identify growth opportunities and achieve sales targets.
6. Representing the full product portfolio including furniture and beauty offerings.

I'm seeking an exceptional individual who demonstrates:

1. A natural talent for building relationships and a genuine passion for the hair and beauty industry.
2. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence at all levels.
3. A results-driven attitude with strong commercial acumen.
4. Effective time management and organisational capabilities.
5. Professional presentation and a personable approach.

Industry Crossover Welcome: Whether you're an experienced stylist/technician looking to transition into sales or a sales professional eager to apply your skills in the professional hair and beauty sector, I want to hear from you.

BENEFITS PACKAGE:

1. Competitive basic salary with OTE up to £59,200 through bonus and commission.
2. Company car, laptop, mobile phone, and iPad.
3. Comprehensive training and development program.
4. 29 days holiday per year (including bank holidays).
5. Company pension scheme.
6. Regular incentives for additional earnings.
7. Length of service awards.
8. Genuine career progression opportunities.

WORKING HOURS & LOCATION:

Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (flexibility required). Home based role, covering the South-West with office facilities in Truro, Cornwall.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please send your CV to Emma Baylis at Select.