Area Sales Manager

Permanent, Full TimeReady to accelerate your career in sales?Gradus offer products which are ideal for use in a wide variety of applications including healthcare, commercial office, education, retail, hospitality & leisure, and housing.Our product portfolio can be combined to deliver complete solutions that balance performance, aesthetics, cost-effectiveness, and environmentally responsible manufacturing.We partner with a diverse customer base, including designers, architects, contractors, and building owners, across all key market sectors.Due to our ongoing success, we now have a vacancy for an Area Sales Manager.The role:Reporting into the Regional Sales Manager, you will be responsible for driving contract and distribution sales growth across the Midlands territory, working collaboratively with the wider regional team.Key Focus Areas:Develop and grow sales across contractors, distributors, and specification channelsBuild and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholdersIncrease brand awareness of Gradus products across your territoryTime Allocation:50% Flooring Contractors20% Distribution Partners30% Specification activity and team collaborationPostcodes to cover: DN, LN, NG, DE, LE, ST, WS, B, CV, TF, WV, DY, WR, SY, HRKey Responsibilities:Deliver the annual sales budget while developing a clear territory growth planBuild and manage relationships with key flooring contractors, distributors, and main contractorsMaintain and develop a strong project pipeline using CRM systemsMonitor and manage projects throughout their lifecycleImplement company pricing policies effectivelyWork closely with Regional Teams, Key Account Managers (Housing, Healthcare, Industry, Sport), and Accessories Sales colleaguesSupport national distribution strategies alongside the Distribution Regional Sales ManagerIncrease specification opportunities and overall project pipelineAttend and support trade shows, exhibitions, and distributor roadshowsProvide market intelligence on competitors, product trends, standards, and distribution channelsContribute ideas towards product developmentAttend customer visits, including factory tours where requiredInvestigate and report on customer complaints where necessaryEligibility CriteriaFull UK driving licenceRight to work in the UK / valid residency statusWhat we offer in return:Potential bonus of up to 35% of salary based on a mix of business and personal performance.Laptop / Mobile PhoneCompany Car26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (4-5 days saved for Christmas shut down)Additional annual leave purchase scheme (up to 5 days)Birthday HolidayEmployee Benefits Platform provided by VIVUP which includes: -o Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 free confidential adviceo discounted high street shoppingo Cycle to work scheme.Group life insurance and death in serviceCompany Pension contributionOccupational Health ServicesEmployee Assistance Programme - 24/7 free confidential adviceDiscounted Gym MembershipTPBN1_UKTJ