Branch sales manager

Are you interested in joining an award-winning distributor of construction and engineering products? With a history that spans over three decades, our Client has grown into one of the UK rsquo;s most successful construction product distribution businesses with specialist teams dedicated to each of their key market sectors, allowing them to add value at every stage of a construction project. Their network of branches stock a wide range of products from market-leading brands and they pride themselves on efficient, on ndash;time and fast delivery coupled with first-class technical expertise. This is a unique opportunity to join a company whose products are held in high regard at an exciting stage in their development in the UK construction sector. Key Responsibilities of the role Reporting to: Director As Branch Sales Manager, you will be working to achieve the Branch and Regional Sales strategy and targets and to attain monthly and annual sales targets for the branch. To champion and work with the branch sales team and local branches to identify opportunities and maintain customer relationships to maximise sales potential. Key Responsibilities: * Champion the Company initiatives and Sales agenda. * Agree with the Branch Sales Manager which larger branch held accounts to focus on and strategise how to maximise margin, profit, and volume within the defined branch area. * To work closely with the Field Sales team to identify and secure new business opportunities in the area. * Ensure that existing accounts are being managed effectively to achieve maximum business. * Open new accounts and ensure that they develop profitably. * Ensure orders are input into the system in an accurate and timely manner. * Make proactive sales telephone calls to lapsed accounts and potential new business. * Maximise add-on sales. * Any other reasonable duties within the individual rsquo;s capabilities. The successful candidate will require: * Business acumen * Experience and background in sales and account management * Ability to forge and maintain strong working relationships with all stakeholders * Commercially aware * Effective communicator * Good negotiation skills * Strong I.T skills ndash; Microsoft Office Location/Area Bristol Salary Negotiable + High OTE Benefits Car, Laptop, Mobile, Healthcare, Pension, 25 Days Holiday