Area Sales Manager – Blinds & Shutters

Job Title: Area Sales Manager – Blinds & Shutters

Industry Sector: Home Furnishings, Fabrics, Drapery, Curtains, Upholstery, Blinds, Cushions, Wall Coverings, Shutters, Interior Building Products, Independent Retailers, Retail Showrooms, Installers, Contractors, Sub-Contractors, Blind & Shutter Installers, Blind & Shutter Contractors, Trade Sales, Area Sales Manager, Business Development Manager

Area to be covered: South West

Remuneration: £39,000 + £5,000-£10,000 commission

Benefits: Hybrid company car & benefits

The role of the Area Sales Manager – Blinds & Shutters will involve:

* Field sales position selling a range of blinds and home furnishings

* Selling into independent retailers and direct to the trade via: shutter & blind installers, contractors, independent one man bands and sub-contractors

* Will a inherit a well-established area currently turning over circa £350,000

* Tasked with growing to the area to £750,000 over the next few years

* Customers vary in size from £1,000-£20,000 turnover

* Inheriting 150 customers on patch

* Will be expected to generate new business however the majority of your time will be spent managing existing customers

The ideal applicant will be Area Sales Manager – Blinds & Shutters with:

* Must have field sales experience selling direct to the trade ...