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Area Sales Manager – North
Join our external sales division to expand our activities and support the launch of our latest products in 2026.
Responsibilities
- Manage and develop relationships with existing and future clients.
- Identify the needs of the client and deliver solutions based on their expectations and specifications.
- Own, manage and report on KPI targets.
- Take total ownership and development of an opportunity pipeline.
- Present detailed sales figures and commitments at monthly meetings.
- Provide monthly sales reports.
- Provide product innovation feedback from customer interactions.
- Promote and maintain the company brand, vision and standards.
- Acquire new customers via additional routes to market for new product lines.
- Plan and conduct face‑to‑face meetings with clients, prospects and fellow professionals.
- Maintain existing loyal client base and further develop relationships.
- Champion the Simmonsigns products and promote the solutions we provide.
- Offer technical advice, training and service support, including product management.
- Work at trade events, seminars and exhibitions to increase awareness.
- Partner with internal customer service and supporting teams.
- Report directly to the National Sales Manager.
- Produce detailed sales and business plans.
- Respond and support the tender process.
- Work closely with the Marketing Department to deliver against the company plan.
- Effectively navigate and utilise CRM software to manage and maintain client relationships, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
Profile
- Professional relationship management experience and strong communication skills.
- Ability to identify sales and commercial opportunities.
- Proven track record of account and sales management.
- Technical understanding of electrically installed products.
- Strong presentation skills, presenting at all levels of a business.
- Ability to connect with the trade and provide specific detailed consultation.
- Highly motivated team player who takes ownership of individual tasks.
- Exceptional attention to detail and solution‑oriented mindset.
- Articulate, uses common sense and has confidence in their abilities.
- Flexibility to travel as needed.
- Desired experience:
- Understanding of commercial and contractual tender development.
- Customer service and complaint handling processes.
- Understanding and use of IT systems.
What We Offer
- Owner‑managed, mid‑sized family company.
- Competitive salary and annual bonus package.
- Company car.
- Individual personal development and technical training.
- Auto‑enrolment pension scheme.
- 25 days holiday.
Area Coverage
- Yorkshire & the Humber
- North West England
- North East England
- North Wales
- Midlands (West & East)
- Cumbria
- Isle of Man
Company: Simmonsigns
Location: Preston
Job Description:
Area Sales Manager – North
Join our external sales division to expand our activities and support the launch of our latest products in 2026.
Responsibilities
- Manage and develop relationships with existing and future clients.
- Identify the needs of the client and deliver solutions based on their expectations and specifications.
- Own, manage and report on KPI targets.
- Take total ownership and development of an opportunity pipeline.
- Present detailed sales figures and commitments at monthly meetings.
- Provide monthly sales reports.
- Provide product innovation feedback from customer interactions.
- Promote and maintain the company brand, vision and standards.
- Acquire new customers via additional routes to market for new product lines.
- Plan and conduct face‑to‑face meetings with clients, prospects and fellow professionals.
- Maintain existing loyal client base and further develop relationships.
- Champion the Simmonsigns products and promote the solutions we provide.
- Offer technical advice, training and service support, including product management.
- Work at trade events, seminars and exhibitions to increase awareness.
- Partner with internal customer service and supporting teams.
- Report directly to the National Sales Manager.
- Produce detailed sales and business plans.
- Respond and support the tender process.
- Work closely with the Marketing Department to deliver against the company plan.
- Effectively navigate and utilise CRM software to manage and maintain client relationships, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
Profile
- Professional relationship management experience and strong communication skills.
- Ability to identify sales and commercial opportunities.
- Proven track record of account and sales management.
- Technical understanding of electrically installed products.
- Strong presentation skills, presenting at all levels of a business.
- Ability to connect with the trade and provide specific detailed consultation.
- Highly motivated team player who takes ownership of individual tasks.
- Exceptional attention to detail and solution‑oriented mindset.
- Articulate, uses common sense and has confidence in their abilities.
- Flexibility to travel as needed.
- Desired experience:
- Understanding of commercial and contractual tender development.
- Customer service and complaint handling processes.
- Understanding and use of IT systems.
What We Offer
- Owner‑managed, mid‑sized family company.
- Competitive salary and annual bonus package.
- Company car.
- Individual personal development and technical training.
- Auto‑enrolment pension scheme.
- 25 days holiday.
Area Coverage
- Yorkshire & the Humber
- North West England
- North East England
- North Wales
- Midlands (West & East)
- Cumbria
- Isle of Man
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Posted: April 23rd, 2026