Area Sales Manager
PPG
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United Kingdom
Visit company websiteExplore more
About the role
- Generate new business and drive sales growth through distribution channel
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers
- Win new paint mixing scheme business
- Deliver digital offer and field support
- Install and train-in Max Meyer Mixing Machines
- Support Multiple Site Operator customers with monthly visits and audits
- Deliver Customer Inventory Management System training
- Manage larger scheme users and Elite Bodyshop Programme Members
- Manage and Grow Allocated Account wallet share and Value
- Manage loan stock and customer technical/color issues
- Support branches and wider team
- Maintain and Update Salesforce CRM
Requirements
- Proven experience in sales, key accounts or in a similar role within the automotive refinish, paint or industrial sales sector.
- Strong market knowledge, including market dynamics, customer needs, and industry trends.
- Technical experience, especially around products and application methods
- Sales experience within a technically driven market sector, and of selling through distribution
- Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key customers.
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving business growth.
- Ability to travel
Benefits
- Competitive starting salary with yearly pay reviews
- Excellent bonus structure
- Company car & fuel card
- Company benefits including generous pension contributions
- Private healthcare plans
- Staff discounts and much more
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
salescustomer inventory managementtechnical experiencepaint mixingMax Meyer Mixing Machinesnegotiationrelationship managementsales targets achievementbusiness growth
Soft skills
communicationcustomer relationship buildingteam support