Area Sales Manager

• Business Development
• Customer Service
• Sales

Closing date: Thursday 30th May 2019

Job Details

Area Sales Manager

Closing Date for Applicants:
Thursday 30th May 2019

Established in 1832, from manufacturing a range of agricultural products, Battles has grown to be one of UK’s largest, and most respected Equine & Animal Welfare wholesalers, with over 220 brands. We are currently seeking an Area Sales Manager in Ireland, the successful candidate will have an exciting and varied role.

Role:

Battles are seeking an Area Sales Manager to work in their Ireland Area, covering both Northern & Southern Ireland.

This field-based role requires an individual who is confident and articulate, with a strong desire to drive sales and offer exemplary customer service to an established customer base. They will need to be enthusiastic and target driven with excellent communication skills and a passion for Equine.

Applicants must be willing to travel and stay away overnight. The appointed candidate, will also be expected to visit Head Office (Lincoln, Lincolnshire) up to 6 times per year and will be required to attend ad-hoc weekend trade shows when required. 

Key Areas of responsibility:

• Interrogate & analyse data to effectively formulate action plans, drive sales and report actions against targets
• Presentation of current range, new products and promotions
• Deliver a high level of customer service, to assess customer needs and implement action plans
• Develop and implement efficient call cycles which result in positive orders and drive sales to deliver business targets
• Implement In-season and forward order processes
• Evaluate/collate customer feedback and liaise with relevant business teams
• Support customer event days and complete in store training

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Evidence of ability to build strong relationships and deliver excellent customer service
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills via telephone & face to face
• Demonstrably high level of business acumen & problem solving
• Ability to work on own initiative

Attitude & Behaviours:

• A love for selling
• Demonstrate the drive to go the extra mile, in the quest to drive sales opportunities within the Area
• Well-presented and highly articulate
• Positive, focused, target driven & forward thinking, with a passion for exceeding expectations

Qualifications/Experience:

•  A proven track record of minimum 2-5 years successful field sales
• Excellent knowledge of the equestrian industry
• Proficient understanding of Microsoft Office 

Location: Ireland

Hours: Full Time

Salary: Competitive, with bonus structure

Location: Field based – Ireland 

To apply, please email your CV, covering letter & salary expectation to beverley@battles.co.uk 

N.B. Due to the high volume of applicants it may not be possible to respond to all applicants. If you do not hear anything within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful.