<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><p><strong>Area Sales Manager </strong><br> <strong>Salary:</strong> £35,000-£50,000 + Car + Bonus + Pension<br> <strong>Location:</strong> East Anglia</p><p>We are working with an established, premium brand to appoint an <strong>Area Sales Manager</strong> to cover East Anglia. This is a newly created position within a successful and experienced sales team, offering the chance to join a business with a strong reputation for quality and service.</p><p>As the <strong>Area Sales Manager</strong>, you will be responsible for managing and developing accounts across the trade and decorator merchant channels, identifying growth opportunities, and maintaining strong relationships with key customers.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and grow existing trade and decorator merchant accounts across East Anglia</li><li>Identify and secure new business opportunities within the region</li><li>Analyse sales data and prepare reports to support planning and forecasting</li><li>Negotiate commercial terms and ensure profitability across key accounts</li><li>Work collaboratively with the wider sales team to share insights and best practices</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience as an Area Sales Manager or similar sales role within DIY related industry</li><li>Experience selling into trade merchants or similar distribution channels</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with good analytical and Excel skills</li><li>Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills</li><li>Enthusiastic, driven, and confident with a hands-on approach</li></ul><p>This is an exciting opportunity for an <strong>Area Sales Manager</strong> who enjoys working autonomously, values long-term relationships, and wants to represent a respected, growing brand in the industry.</p><p>If you have the experience and drive to succeed in this role, please apply today or contact Luke at Zachary Daniels for more information.</p><p>BBBH34804</p></dd>