Simon Acres Recruitment are working with a well-regarded and forward-thinking company, who are looking for a Contracts Area Sales Manager to cover the Midlands. Covering: The Midlands (Buckinghamshire, Cotswolds, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Birmingham, Nottingham and surrounding). Key responsibilities: * Managing existing customer relationships. * Prospecting, building and developing new business. * Selling Kitchens into the contracts market. * Working closely with housing and high-rise developers within the private market. * Building strong business relationships. * Travelling to head office every 3-6 months for sales meetings. * Working closely with the design team to understand customer brief. * Full involvement with key members of the contracts department including; managers, customer care and the design team. Candidate Requirements: * Proven track record within field sales - selling kitchens into private developers. * Experience of dealing with Regional House Builders, Major Projects, House Building Contractors, High-Rise Developers or Housing Association. * Sales Account Management experience. * Ability to build and strengthen customer relationships. * Strong network and relationships within the contract market. * Exceptional communication and negotiation skills. * Results-oriented mindset with a drive for success. * Ability to demonstrate a tenacious and resilient mindset. * Be able to manage time and priorities effectively. * Must hold a valid and clean driving licence. * Flexible with business travel requirements. Simon Acres Recruitment are acting as the employment agency in relation to this