My client is the UK's leading manufacturer and distributor of wooden garden products . A truly innovative business established over 50 years ago, they have a great infrastructure such as experienced support staff and systems.

Due to growth the business is now able to add an Regional Sales Manager for the South East of England. As Area Sales Manager you will be expected to manage an area t/o of over £2m. The customer base ranges from Builders Merchants such as Travis Perkins & Jewson to independent Garden Centres and retailers. This is an excellent opportunity to work responsibly within a successful to become an integral and valuable team member, a long-term career

Responsibilities:

* New accounts: Identify and develop new accounts on patch.

* Manage existing customer base accounts

* Relationship Management: Build and nurture relationships on all levels helping them find the most suitable solutions for their target groups

The successful candidate will already be a Regional Sales Manager/Business Development Manager ideally within Garden/DIY industry. Although open on product experience.

The ideal candidate will have:

* A passion for Garden products

* Effective analysis, time management and planning skills are essential

* Sales experience in a B2B account management role

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills

* A developed ability to think and act commercially

* A thirst to learn and challenge yourself coupled with a strong team ethic

* Experience in selling into Builders Merchants and/or Garden Centres in particular Travis Perkins