Area Sales Manager Southern
9th January 2018

The UK’s leading supplier of tilt & turn window and door hardware, Siegenia, is looking for a Area Sales Manager to take over responsibility for the South of England. The company is renowned for their quality and market-leading product design supported by outstanding customer service.

Duties and responsibilities:

· Increasing the turnover of the extensive product range including tilt and turn hardware, sliding door hardware, electro-mechanical products and mechanical ventilation systems
· Working in partnership with existing distributors and their key accounts to gain new business, demonstrating the latest technology in window and door hardware systems
· Liaising with architects and specifiers to ensure product compatibility and developing a good working relationship
· Ensuring sales and margin targets are achieved
· Ensuring the territory is managed to include existing and potential new customers through effective area planning
· Regularly reviewing and analysing customer activity to maximise the range of products sold
· Ensuring effective communication between the customer and Siegenia to ensure their expectations are met
· Prioritising project-specific product requirements, where necessary, in order to meet the customer’s needs
· Providing forecasts to the business for budgeting and stock purposes
· Delivering an annual sales action plan and monthly reports
· Actively seeking new business opportunities in line with the overall sales plan
· There will be a requirement to train new and existing customers

Required skills and experience:

· Previous window and door industry experience is essential.
· A level of technical competence in the product will be required and training will be provided to achieve this.
· IT-literate and experienced in Microsoft Office software. Experience of a CRM system would be advantageous.
· A rounded understanding of the sales process
· Strong organisational, written and verbal communication skills
· Excellent commercial awareness
· The ability to self-motivate, a mind set to overcome obstacles and a can-do attitude
· A proven ability to develop strong business relationships Salary and benefits:
· Salary, dependent on experience, £35,000 - £45,000 + bonus depending on experience
· Company car
· Daily subsistence allowance
· Pension and health insurance

To apply for the above position, please send a cover letter and CV to Claire.wainwright@siegenia.com

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