Area Sales Manager

Job DescriptionWe are currently seeking an Area Sales Manager for Birmingham/South Birmingham Area, who will be responsible for selling the company’s product range into an established customer base of Electrical, Engineering, Generator OEM, Wind Farms and Oil & Gas industries. You will also actively work to increase this customer base by opening new accounts. You must be self-driven, customer focused and business knowledgeable with a good telephone manner and can work under pressure.You will work closely with the Regional Manager to agree target customers and ensure service levels are being met by the internal team.The job will include building, expanding and maintaining a relationship with a multitude of different customers, dealing with incoming enquiries and orders, maximising sales and business opportunities, following the sales process, and liaising with other company departments and maintaining the highest level of customer care.The Ideal candidate will have good time management and planning skills ensuring that your time is used to its maximum to generate sales, must be competitive, professional and with an outgoing nature. They would need to use their skills, knowledge and strong communication skills to manage company accounts and speak to a wide range of customers.Cable/Electrical experience would be advantageous but is not essential.Excellent Sales, negotiations and interpersonal skills essential.Electric Company Car and IT equipment included If you are interested in this role please send you CV immediately.Who we are:Cleveland Cable Company is the largest supplier of cables and cable accessories in the UK. Founded in 1978, we operate nine branches across the UK and Ireland supplying domestic and European markets. In 2016, we launched Dubai-based Cleveland Cable Trading FZCO to supply markets in the Middle East and Africa, taking our business truly global. Additionally, we own and operate Superlec Direct - an electrical wholesale, supplier and retail e-commerce website.This is a great opportunity for anyone with relevant experience. And we look forward to having a new member to join our fantastic organisation that offers long term career prospects.