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Area Sales Manager

2 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
North West
£37,000 - £44,000 GBP yearly
Sales
Role

I am recruiting for an Area Sales Manager to sell playground and outdoor play equipment across Lancashire, Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire, Shropshire and Staffordshire.

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Develop sales across an established territory with significant growth potential.

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Sell timber and steel playground equipment, including slides, swings, climbing frames and adventure trails.

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Promote safety fencing and playground surfacing solutions.

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Build relationships with local authorities, parish councils, schools, leisure centres, parks, community groups and caravan parks.

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Identify new business opportunities and develop existing customer accounts.

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Prepare and submit tenders, managing projects from initial enquiry through to order.

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Manage sales opportunities ranging from £4,000 to £300,000.

Company

My client is an established UK manufacturer of playground and outdoor play equipment, supplying products to create engaging, safe and durable play environments.

Person

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Proven field sales experience with a consultative, value-led approach.

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Strong relationship-building and communication skills.

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Commercially minded, motivated and proactive in identifying new opportunities.

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Confident managing tenders and longer sales cycles.

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Able to develop customer relationships and grow an underperforming territory.

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Experience selling to local authorities or schools would be beneficial, but product background is not essential.

Salary and Benefits

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£37,000–£44,000 basic salary.

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Salary increases twice a year.

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Uncapped monthly bonus, paying 1% on qualifying installations against timber and steel equipment targets.

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Company car.

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25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.

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Pension and private healthcare.

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Laptop and mobile phone