Area Sales Manager

• Customer Service
• Management
• Sales

Closing date: Friday 15th July 2016

Job Details

Area Sales Manager

Closing Date for Applicants:
Friday 15th July 2016

EKKIA is one of the largest suppliers of Equestrian equipment in Europe with head offices in France. We offer an incredibly wide range of products designed for horse and rider. The high quality brands we develop and our strong involvement in innovation and fashion allows our company to be constantly evolving.

We are currently seeking an Area Sales Manager to manage and further develop sales opportunities in the South West / Wales.

Candidates should already reside and be familiar with the Commercial Retail trade in the area to be covered.  

The successful candidate MUST have a proven track record in field sales activity, having managed a territory before (min 2 years) and the ambition and tenacity to develop the area further.

The successful candidate will be customer orientated, target driven, and willing to travel extensively with regular nights away included. This role will report to a UK based National Sales Manager.  

Extensive daily travel and regular nights away are pre requisites for this role.

Visits to France to familiarise with the operations and for the initial induction are to be expected with this role.

What we are looking for:

• Proven track record in sales to retail trade
• A dedicated sales person looking for their next exciting challenge
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Availability to travel extensively throughout the designated area with regular nights away.
• Knowledge of equestrian products or the equestrian industry.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary with performance related commission
• Takeover of existing clients with further growth opportunity
• A company van with full sample collection
• All travelling expenses paid including laptop, phone, hotel etc)

If you are interested then please send your CV and salary expectations to emma@equine-careers.co.uk in the first instance.

For further details on our company and products please visit our website www.ekkia.co.uk