Technical Area Sales Manager - South East - Amenity, Urban and Infrastructure Team - 9 Month FTC

Origin UK Operations and Origin Amenity•South Portland, ME

23h•Remote

About The Position

Combining the strength of industry leading brands and their products, together with a technology led research and development facility, Origin Amenity Solutions is a leading force in the UK amenity industry. Working together across multiple areas of expertise, our group companies offer the widest, most comprehensive choice for achieving success across all aspects of sportsturf, amenity and lawncare requirements. Our group manufacturing capability provides a solid foundation to lead the market in both solid and liquid nutrition, specialities and Line Marking paints and equipment. With a strong technical approach to both product development and customer support, OAS is well placed to take advantage of the significant opportunity to drive growth in the amenity marketplace. This is a 9-month Fixed Term Contract.

Requirements

Have a strong desire to work in a commercial role, i.e. sales acumen, drive, enthusiasm, initiative, etc
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Excellent presentational and communication skills
A ‘can do’ attitude and self-motivation are essential in this role as it will require a lot of individual initiative and unsupervised work
A strong team player with the ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team internally across operations/sites, sales support and administration and the sales and marketing teams
Strong computer skills and working knowledge of MS Office functions, particularly Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Clean UK driving licence, with willingness for large levels of travel and overnight stays as required
A proactive and flexible approach

Nice To Haves

BASIS and FACTS qualifications are not essential but, would be an advantage as the company has a policy of delivering these qualifications over time.

Responsibilities

Develop sales within the primary business area by selling OAS product to grounds maintenance professionals across all aspects of the grounds maintenance industry
Work with the National Contract Accounts Manager to identify and develop business opportunities
Deliver agreed sales target both in terms of volume (turnover) and profit margin
Develop customer relations by calling to promote products and take orders where the opportunity arises
Ensure actions arising from calls are followed up on in a timely manner and concluded by maintaining up-to-date records of customer visits
Use company literature and promotional tools to maximise sales opportunities in agreement with National Contract Accounts Manager
Use company database to identify additional sales opportunities and agree development plan with National Contract Accounts Manager
When required contribute to product development and or marketing strategy
Provide market feedback on competitor activity as appropriate as well as other products, service opportunities that may benefit Origin Amenity Solutions.
Attend training events and or seminars, exhibitions as required – some overnight stays may be required