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Area Sales Manager

Ref: AS8854180

Newcastle, England

£40,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Sales Leadership
  • Team Building Expert
  • Effective Stakeholder Engagement

About the candidate

With a vibrant career in the FMCG sector specializing in sales and team leadership, our candidate has demonstrated a strong ability to drive commercial success across different market segments. Their commendable tenure ranges from enhancing brand visibility in a regional food distribution context to spearheading revenue growth in a mid-sized beverage company. The candidate excels in nurturing high-performing teams and aligning them towards shared commercial objectives. Their aptitude for strategic planning and implementation, coupled with robust communication skills, makes them exceptionally proficient in stakeholder management and business strategy formulation within dynamic sales environments.

They are driven by a passion for coaching and mentoring, reflected in their previous roles where they were instrumental in driving significant growth in distribution, sales volume, and customer retention. This professional approach ensures not only the achievement of key performance indicators but also the cultivation of lasting relationships with key retail partners and customers, reinforcing their role as a catalyst for sustained business growth.

What makes them great?

  • Enhanced Distribution: Successfully increased distribution and shelf space by 30% within a regional food distributor by implementing targeted strategies and team coaching.
  • Sales Growth: Achieved a 20% sales volume increase through data-driven sales optimisation strategies in a mid-size beverage company.
  • Customer Engagement: Fostered significant customer loyalty leading to a 15% increase in repeat business within a national retail chain through targeted engagement and excellent service delivery.

Areas of expertise

  • Sales Strategy Development: Proven track record of developing and implementing effective sales strategies that significantly increase market share and revenue.
  • Team Leadership and Development: Skilled in building, mentoring and leading sales teams to exceed sales targets through strategic guidance and performance management.
  • Stakeholder Relationship Management: Adept at nurturing strong, productive relationships with retailers and internal stakeholders, enhancing business growth and alignment.