Area Sales Manager – North Region

Hours:42.5hrs per week – Mon to Fri

Remote working – Based in the North of England

You will join the UKI Sales team, promoting and selling the organization's full product portfolio across the dealer network within the North of England, developing long term relationships with our dealers.

You will liaise between dealers and cross-functional internal teams to ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to customer needs. Managing and developing dealer accounts to initiate and maintain good long term relationships.

Who are Nilfisk

Established over a 100 years ago we are a global company specialising in premium cleaning products. Our main product lines in the professional market are floorcare equipment, vacuum cleaners and high-pressure washers but also offer a wide range of domestic vacuum cleaners and high-pressure washers to consumers worldwide. We offer innovative products and solutions, and we strive to be at the forefront of technological advancement to drive future customer needs.

Essential Responsibilities of the Role

• Assess dealers needs, suggest appropriate products and services, promote products and conclude orders.
• Meet and exceed sales targets, whilst developing strong and long-lasting client relationships with both existing and new dealers
• Communicate clearly the progress of monthly/quarterly initiatives to internal/external stakeholders
• Identify key sales opportunities and convert successfully
• Deliver creative solutions to overcome obstacles and drive profitability
• Work closely with other departments within the business to drive success
• Respond to customer's enquiries.
• Training and demonstration at fairs / expo at dealers.

Your new team

You will be joining a vastly experienced indirect sales team who all possess different specialist fields of knowledge and support each other accordingly. Supported by the Indirect Sales Manager you will be given all the professional development and guidance needed to succeed.

Why join us

Working for a Global Organisation you will benefits from working alongside colleagues from across the world with access to a host of training and development opportunities. We want all our employees to be empowered to speak their minds to lead, collaborate and innovate a cleaner future. Others benefits you will receive include:

• Enrolment in the cash back health plan to help cover medical, dental and other health costs and access to GP and mental health support 24/7
• Company pension scheme and annual leave allowance
• Staff Discount on consumer products
• Death In Service
• Home Working
• Company Car
• Competitive salary depending on experience plus bonus

What you will need

This position is for you if you are passionate about sales, and have proven results in new business development, you have great analytic skills so you can make sound business decisions. Furthermore, you have a high energy level with strong negotiation skills. It would be beneficial if you have experience in a similar role.

Interested?

If this could be your next career step, please apply on our Career website.We will assess applications as they come in and could close the advert early.

What happens with your application?

We will look at your application and contact you for an initial conversation if we see a match. Thereafter we will invite you to an interview with the hiring manager and potentially a colleague, followed by a second interview if successful.

Let’s create a cleaner future together

Cleaning has emerged as a key contributor to health and safety, sparked by technology and innovation. At Nilfisk we are a driving force in this development. Being part of Nilfisk means thinking outside of the box, bringing your inspiring ideas to life, sharing the results, and learning from your setbacks. We believe that diversity is our greatest strength – as we achieve the best results from a wide variety of views and approaches. At Nilfisk, you have the freedom to be yourself and express your opinions. Nilfisk is firmly committed to growth and sustainability in everything we do. You will be empowered in your role as you collaborate with passionate colleagues on a quest to create a cleaner future.

Are you ready to make a change for a cleaner future?

We embrace diversity and equality with an environment of inclusion. We encourage everyone to apply for the position, regardless of origin, race, ethnicity, religion, physical or mental ability, gender, gender-identity or expression, sexual orientation, and age.

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