Area Sales Manager - Republic of Ireland

Area Sales Manager – Republic of Ireland

Why work for us?

We’re more than just tools and we offer more than just a job. We’ve been family run since day one so working at Draper Tools is about being a part of the extended Draper family - a family that is rich in history, heritage and continued success.

We know our people make our company what it is and our teams are passionate about new ideas, new ways of working and continuous improvement, so we work hard to make sure each person has the tools they need to thrive and succeed.

People enjoy working for us; we welcome, invest in and value our employees and one in six have worked for Draper for more than 25 years!

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and sales focused individual to cover the Leinster area - Dublin, Wicklow, Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Laois, and Meath.

About the RoleJob responsibilities

Working as our Area Sales Manager your role will include:

Establishing and developing relationships with prospects and customers within your designated area, taking responsibility for driving business performance and achievement of area sales targets.
Maintaining excellent standards of customer service with new and existing customers.
Developing business through telephone contact, written correspondence, face to face appointments and attendance at exhibitions and shows.
Identifying customer requirements and maximise selling opportunities to develop the accounts within your area.
Planning and carrying out customer visits to a regular agreed schedule to ensure full coverage of your area.
Supporting key customers with merchandising, ensuring our ranges are displayed effectively.

Requirements

Skills required

A passion and enthusiasm for our brand and extensive product range.
Previous sales experience in hand and power tools.
Target driven with a proven track record of overachieving on targets.
Exceptional negotiation skills.
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
Ability to present and promote the Company’s products and services at all levels.
Good IT skills, proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office 365 suite of programmes.
Methodical and highly organised.
Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

The role will involve daily travel to your customer base so applicants must hold a full, valid Driver’s License.

Benefits

As our Area Sales Manager your benefits will include:

Competitive salary and bonus plan
Company vehicle
25 days holiday with the ability to purchase additional leave
Day off for your birthday
Pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Private health scheme *
Staff discount on Draper products with significant savings available
Long service bonus and awards*
Death in Service Insurance
Ad-hoc rewards and recognition

*After qualifying period

If you are interested in this position, please click the link. This will direct you to our Applicant Tracking System where you will be able to apply for the role.

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