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Passionate about Sales? Committed to Customer Experience? We are looking for an Area Sales Manager to join our Ultra Floor Brand to oversee and drive our South East territory, working 40 hours per week Monday- Friday.

UltraFloor offers a range of premium solutions, including smoothing underlayments, moisture protection, repair compounds and primer for the modern flooring contractor. All of our specialist materials are suitable for the preparation of subfloors in commercial, industrial and domestic applications.

ASM's on this territory ideally need to have experience with contract tenders/specifications and liaising with contractors on specific projects, we also sell Ultra Floor products into retail and merchants too. Ideal living location would be Surrey / Kent.

A specialist in the manufacture and distribution of cement and bitumen-based products to the world markets for over 40 years. Our prestigious awards, which include Great Place to Work® and Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies, are in recognition of our strong leadership, outstanding employee engagement and benefits and excellent wellbeing initiatives.
Our company values – Work Hard, Have Fun, Make a Difference – are what guide us, make us who we are and show what we stand for.

Duties

You will be making a difference by.....

- Diary management and planning to ensure that your time is utilised in the most productive and effective way.
- Fully prepare for and attend appointments with both existing and prospective customers to build and maintain strong relationships. 
- Researching and prospecting of new contacts and responding to any sales leads promptly. Identifying any future markets, product requirements and enhancements.  Attending exhibitions and industry events to gain new business leads. 
- Managing customer database effectively.  Updating with new prospect contacts and customer information and visit notes. Ensuring records are kept accurate and up to date. 
- Analysing and maintaining industry knowledge of competitors and their products.   
- Providing quotations and managing ongoing pricing reviews. 
- Constantly look for opportunities to up-sell and add on sales.  Promptly follow up sample and quotations to convert to sales.  Providing PR opportunities whenever possible. 
- Primary responsibility for checking customer sales history and purchasing trends to ensure they are ordering all possible product lines. 
- Achieving all monthly / annual sales targets and KPI’s. 
- Assisting with technical queries.  Effectively managing customer complaints and queries. Taking all necessary steps to resolve matters promptly (for example product testing and site visits).

Requirements

What you will need....

- Proven experience within a field sales role within a similar environment
- A proven record of hitting and exceeding sales targets and KPI’s
- Excellent relationship building skills and ability to create rapport.
- Organised and efficient in planning and diary management.
- Retention and objection handling skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Full UK driving license

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

Benefits you'll receive:       

Performance Profit Related Bonus (PPRP) - a discretionary bonus of around 8% of salary paid annually.

Up to 29 days annual leave

5-7.5% pension contribution

Private medical cover

Life Cover & Income Protection

Dental cover plan

Free use of our holiday homes in Tenerife, Padstow and St Ives with subsidised petrol / flight costs.

Charity events, match funding and volunteering opportunities

An extensive EAP suite to support health and financial wellbeing

Retail discounts and savings