<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><p><strong>Area Sales Manager - DIY</strong><br> <strong>£35,000 + Car + Bonus + Pension + 26 Days Holiday &amp; BH</strong><br> <strong>South East </strong></p><p>We're working with an established and growing business within the DIY and Home Improvement sector, currently seeking an <strong>Area Sales Manager</strong> to take ownership of a key territory - managing and developing relationships across a mix of independent retailers, buying groups, and national chains.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven sales professional who thrives in the field, enjoys building strong partnerships, and is looking for a role with real autonomy, visibility, and progression. You'll be joining a forward thinking, supportive business with a strong reputation and a well respected product range.</p><p><strong>The Role:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and grow sales across a designated territory, targeting a mix of trade customers and retail stores, including independent outlets and major chain accounts.</li><li>Develop strong relationships with buyers, store managers, and key decision-makers to secure new business and increase product listings.</li><li>Identify new sales opportunities, opening accounts with both independent retailers and larger chains to expand market presence.</li><li>Execute sales plans, promotional campaigns, and product launches in coordination with marketing and commercial teams.</li><li>Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to maximise profitability while ensuring customer satisfaction.</li><li>Manage sales reporting, forecasts, and pipeline updates using CRM systems.</li></ul><p><strong>What We're Looking For:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in a similar <strong>Area Sales Manager </strong>role, within a consumer goods environment - ideally DIY or FMCG</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport across all levels</li><li>Commercial awareness and a proactive mindset to spot opportunities</li><li>Organised, reliable, and comfortable working independently as well as part of a wider team</li><li>Eagerness to grow and progress within a business that values talent and initiative</li></ul><p>If you're an ambitious <strong>Area Sales Manager </strong>looking for a role with impact and opportunity - this could be the right next step.</p><p><strong>BBBH33599</strong></p></dd>