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Job Title: Area Sales Manager | Territory Sales & Account Management
Location: Northern England (Nottingham, Sheffield, Hull, Stockport, Stoke-on-Trent region)
Work Setting: Field-based (on-the-road, with travel across territory)
Industry: FMCG / Petcare / Consumer Goods
Overview
An opportunity for a relationship-driven Area Sales Manager to manage and grow a regional territory within a specialist consumer goods environment. This role focuses on building strong partnerships, driving product recommendation, and increasing sales across a network of professional partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and grow a territory by acquiring new customers and strengthening existing partnerships
- Build trusted relationships with professional partners through a consultative sales approach
- Drive product recommendation, distribution, and sales volume across the region
- Identify new business opportunities and convert leads into long-term partnerships
- Manage territory coverage effectively, ensuring consistent customer engagement
- Conduct structured sales visits and maintain accurate CRM records
- Deliver product knowledge and training to partners to support sales growth
- Monitor performance against targets and provide regular reporting and insights
- Attend industry events and shows (including occasional weekends)
Requirements
- Minimum 1+ year experience in sales, preferably territory or field-based
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets
- Organised, self-motivated, and able to manage a large territory
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Full, clean driver’s licence
- Comfortable working in a field-based role with travel
Additional Information
- Full-time role (37.5 hours per week)
- Field-based with regular travel across the region
- Occasional weekend work for events
- Competitive salary + performance bonus + company car + benefits
