Area Sales Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
- £40000 - £50000.00 per annum
Chelmsford, Essex
Industry: Sales
Date added: 25/01/2023
- £40000 - £50000.00 per annum
Chelmsford, Essex
Industry: Sales
Date added: 25/01/2023
- £30000 - £35000 per annum + + £10-15K OTE + company car
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Industry: Sales
Date added: 21/02/2023
- £45000 - £50000.00 per annum
London
Industry: Sales
Date added: 21/02/2023
- £45000 - £50000.00 per annum
St. Albans, Hertfordshire
Industry: Sales
Date added: 21/02/2023
- £45000 - £50000.00 per annum
Dartford, Kent
Industry: Sales
Date added: 21/02/2023
- £35000.00 - £45000.00 per annum + 10% bonus, car or allowance
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Industry: Sales
Date added: 21/02/2023
- Uncapped commission.
- Market leading brand.
- Autonomy to manage territory as if it were your own business.
- Competitive pricing for quality product.
The Role: Outstanding opportunity for an Area Sales Manager in the South East of England selling light fixtures and fittings to electrical wholesalers. The range includes downlights, LED panels, LED batons & linear fittings, LED flood & street lighting, emergency lighting and much more. With all sales going through the electrical wholesaler network the successful candidate will be spending a lot of their time with decision makers like branch managers, buyers and trade counter staff. The majority of time will be spent servicing the near 100 accounts within this territory and our client promotes sales people having autonomy to run their area as if it is their own business.
Requirements: To be considered for the Area Sales Manager role you must have:
- Experience selling to electrical wholesalers.
- Working knowledge of the lighting and electrical industry.
- Proficient in Relux or Dialux lighting designs would be a big advantage.
- Proven track record of success.
- Full and clean driving license.
The Future: Following a sustained period of success there will be the opportunity to develop your career through an increase in responsibilities and more managerial decisions.
As an Area Sales Manager for this rapidly expanding business you can be assured that you will have the opportunity to grow your career as the company grows…
The Package for Area Sales Manager:
- Basic: £40k-£50k.
- Bonus / OTE: Uncapped bonus scheme. £5k-£10k expected year 1.
- Car: Hybrid/electric options available.
- Benefits: Mobile, laptop, healthcare, pension contributions.
- Holiday: 22 days + bank holidays.
The Company: A UK leading lighting brand who were the first company globally to receive approval on to the LIA verification scheme, with a presence and reputation for first class customer service and products. Providing support in over 40 countries and part of lighting associations worldwide creating and promoting industry standards.
Location: North East London
The position of Area Sales Manager covers North East London, Essex and parts of Hertfordshire so the successful candidate must live on patch or within 30 minutes of the territory.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Area Sales Manager roles across BMS Performance Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £40,000 - £50,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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