Area Sales Manager
greater london, england, United Kingdom
PWS Distributors is part of the Danesmoor Group, the market leader KBB conglomerate specialising in the design, manufacture and distribution of KBB products to a wide and varied customer base. PWS Distributors specialises in the distribution of design led, commercially relevant kitchen components for B2B trade partners sold through multiple sale channels, brands and opportunities. Product development, innovation and exceptional customer service, continue to be the driving force behind the business.
In this role you will be responsible for managing the commercial relationship between the Danesmoor Group and a number of key trading partners from various customer segments including manufacturers, retailers and installers.
You will achieve sales and margin targets as established in the business plan and obtain a deep understanding of customers’ strategies, culture, and opportunities to drive business growth.
As you develop an in-depth product knowledge together with a clear understanding of customers’ values, positioning and target consumers and build excellent professional relationships at all levels with both customers and within the Danesmoor Group.
Responsibilities:
Be the principal point of contact and build long-term relationships with customers
Ability to communicate, present to and influence key stakeholders at all levels of an organisation, including executive and director level
Identifying business trends and reacting accordingly to capitalise on opportunities in collaboration with the wider team
Strategic business planning in order to maximise your areas full business potential
Create high performance relationships to drive sales, customer satisfaction and good team ethics
Forecast and track key account metrics such as profitability and performance
Ability to juggle multiple account management projects at a time, whilst maintaining sharp attention to detail
Prioritise tasks and ensure time spent is both efficient and effective with deliverable actions
Apply the principles of consultative selling to ensure we take a customer centric approach to sales, with regular and meaningful customer contact
Acting as external representation for the group and ensuring a feedback loop is created back into the business to help shape our future commercial strategy
Contribute to the overall team success through building effective relationships and delivering targets
Essential Skills and Experience:
A minimum of three years’ experience in a field-based sales and account management role
Excellent time and project management skills
A natural relationship builder with integrity, reliability and maturity
Self-motivated and able to thrive in a results-driven environment
Ability to deliver results in line with business objectives
First class communications skills with strong and confident presentation skills
Proven negotiation, advisory and influencing skills
Keen attention to detail and adherence to deadlines
Good analytical and numeracy skills
Tenacious approach with a positive mind set
To be field based along with visits to our Design Centre in Newton Aycliffe as required.
To undertake frequent travel, including overnight stays, in UK and occasionally overseas
Full UK driving license
Desired Skills and Experience:
Technical aptitude; genuine interest in KBB industry and kitchen design
IT literate – preferably with higher level Microsoft Office skills