Job description
Area Sales Manager - Northern Ireland
About the company
Vanrath are partnering with a leading provider of office solutions to recruit an Area Sales Manager for Northern Ireland, with some UK sales. The business is expanding rapidly, and this is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team, take ownership of a sales territory, and play a pivotal role in shaping the company's next stage of growth.
Reporting to senior leadership, the successful candidate will lead a high-performing sales team while driving strategic growth across both new and existing clients. This is primarily a field-based role, with occasional trips to the office (offices in Belfast and Derry/Londonderry) as required.
Salary
Highly negotiable salary on offer + bonus + package - also willing to look at more senior candidates for a director level role.
Your Responsibilities
- Build, lead, and develop a new sales team to achieve ambitious growth targets.
- Convert internal leads into long-term customer relationships and actively generate new business.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers across sectors.
- Analyse sales performance and provide insights to support strategic decision-making.
- Collaborate with marketing, operations, and project teams to ensure alignment with company objectives.
- Maintain CRM systems and ensure accurate reporting on sales activity.
The Ideal Candidate
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a senior sales role, preferably within office furniture, fit out, or related sectors.
- Proven track record of leading a team to deliver results and achieve sales targets.
- Experience managing pipelines and CRM systems.
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to drive strategic growth.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
- Ability to motivate, mentor, and develop a growing team.
- Confident presenting to clients, stakeholders, and senior leadership.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience, with an attractive performance-related bonus scheme.
- Opportunity to shape and lead a new team within a growing business.
- Supportive and ambitious working environment.
- Career development opportunities as the company expands.
