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Area Sales Manager Territory: South West England, South Wales Package: Basic salary of 25,000 p.a. - 30,000 (depending on experience) plus performance bonus, expenses, mobile phone and company car Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm (37.5 hours per week) We are a well-established company with over 40 years of experience in developing new, innovative, high-quality healthcare and nutritional products which are available through leading independent pharmacies, beauty, and health food stores. We are currently looking for a Area Sales Manager to sell to existing customers (pharmacies and health food stores), develop new business opportunities, create brand awareness, and provide a first-class service to our customers in Avon, Devon and Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire, Herefordshire, Worcester, Dyfed, Shropshire and South Wales. The ideal candidate should be preferably located in or around Bristol or Bath - being within easy reach to all of our customers in these areas. Key accountabilities: Maximise sales within the existing portfolio of customers; Achieve and exceed agreed sales targets in order to maximise sales. Visit all live accounts at least once in an eight-week journey cycle. Agree on orders with the buyers for each account and forward to Head Office for processing, invoicing and despatch; Maintain excellent customer relationships and promote products and the brand ; Understand Customer Needs and requirements fully in order to recognise opportunities and maximise Sales; Motivate and train retailer staff to provide the necessary skills and to encourage the sale of the Companys products in preference to those of the Competitors; Ensure that the Company products are effectively merchandised in-store in order to maximise visibility, risk of sale and potential volume; Prospecting and new customer acquisition; Be organised and comply with all field sales reporting and admin requirements; Candidates must: Have field sales experience Possess a track record of selling within a B2B environment Be prepared to travel extensively across South West England and South Wales Have experienced in journey planning and territory management Be well organised and self-motivated Possess excellent B2B presentation and negotiation skills Possess a full UK driving licence Have the Right to Work in the UK Knowledge of industry products and nutrition would be an advantage If this represents an exciting next step in your career, then please apply today providing us with an up-to-date CV. Please note that only those successfully shortlisted will be contacted.