Area Sales Manager Derby, Leicester, Rutland and Nottingham

Area Sales Manager - Northern Region
£45k + Bonus | Company Car | Leading International Lighting Brand

Our client, a global leader in LED lighting solutions, is looking for a motivated and commercially astute Area Sales Manager to join their Northern Region team. This is a field-based position covering Derby, Leicester, Rutland, and Nottingham, managing a portfolio of wholesale accounts and driving new business opportunities with contractors.

The business operates under a well-established and trusted brand within the electrical wholesale market and is known for delivering high-performance lighting solutions backed by excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and grow an existing customer base of electrical wholesalers

• Develop strong relationships with branch managers, buyers, and trade counters

• Identify and convert new project opportunities, maintaining a healthy pipeline

• Deliver product training and demonstrations to support specification and sales

• Collaborate with contractors to enhance brand visibility and preference

• Track and report monthly performance, identifying key variances and opportunities

• Represent the brand at trade shows and industry events

• Contribute to divisional sales meetings with updates, insights, and ideas

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in account-based sales, preferably selling to or working within electrical wholesale. Lighting sector knowledge is advantageous but not essential. A proactive mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently are essential.

Package Includes:
£45,000 basic (depending on experience) + bonus, company car, laptop, mobile, company credit card, healthcare, pension, 22 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service), and more.