Area sales manager

Job Title: Area Sales Manager Location: Field-based, East Salary: £40,000 - 50,000 + package Industry: Apparel & Footwear The Advocate Group is currently partnered with a leading, international manufacturer of innovative lifestyle apparel and footwear.

We are currently leading the search for an Area Sales Manager to nurture and grow existing relationships with key accounts, whilst also seeking out opportunities to build new business.

Key Responsibilities: Work with the Head of Sales and Marketing teams to deliver digital first campaigns with key retailers.

Develop and execute the strategic plan for key accounts to achieve and strive to exceed sales targets.

To provide support to retailers to maintain a strong and effective brand presence, including appropriate in-store merchandising and online.

Prepare and own the GTM plans for most relevant customers for the area.

Responsible for market analysis of respective area, to report to Head of Sales Prepare numbers and meetings with accounts, understand, and use data.

Coaching, motivating, and managing the customers in line with the yearly and seasonal GTM objectives.

Support customers at shows and events when needed according to meaningful time management.

Ensure that reporting and necessary administration is done in a professional manner and on time.

Work with Customer Service, Demand Planning and Operations to ensure smooth product flow where booking in and order book management is needed.

Carry out any other appropriate tasks as designated by the Head of Sales and senior team Form a close working relationship with company management team to ensure good understanding of business and support business initiatives Your Profile: Proven experience in area management, working with retail and key accounts Experience within Outdoors or Equestrian apparel and footwear sales Experienced working with product and marketing teams Self-motivated, flexible and with the personal drive to succeed Passion for product If you're interested in this position, please get in touch with Joanna at the Advocate Group or APPLY NOW to be considered for this exciting vacancy.

Email: [email protected] The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors.

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