We are a market:leading manufacturer of outdoor playground equipment, supplying the whole of the UK. Were seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager / Account Manager to manage and grow an established territory. In this role, youll represent our brand, maintain and develop relationships with local authorities, and identify opportunities for continued growth BASIC SALARY: A GBP 40,000 : A GBP 45,000 BENEFITS: A OTE A GBP 60,000: A GBP 65,000 A 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays A Company Car, A Commission with quarterly and annual bonus (cA GBP 20,000 uncapped) A Sales Incentives LOCATION: Based from home you will reside in either Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Surrey, Hampshire or West Sussex COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Reading, Slough, Bracknell, Maidenhead, Newbury, Milton Keynes, Aylesbury, High Wycombe, Luton, Bedford,Watford, Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage, St Albans, Colchester, Chelmsford, Southend on Sea, Woking , Southampton, Portsmouth, Crawley, Chichester JOB DESCRIPTION: Area Sales Manager, Business Development Manager Account Manager : Playground Equipment, Leisure, Local Authorities This is a remote Area Sales Manager / Account Manager position offering you the chance to take ownership of your own territory. Youll serve as the primary point of contact for predominantly local authorities whilst also targeting housing developers, parish councils, schools, camp sites, and any location with the potential for an outdoor playground. You will: A Be predominately dealing with Local Authorities, growing your sales territory (A GBP 1.5Million) by building on existing relationships (60) and networking throughout councils. A Contribute to the strategic planning and execution of tender and quotation submissions. A Organise and plan your own diary to maintain growth in the business. A Actively pursue sales leads and follow up on marketing campaigns and initiatives. A Visit client sites to assess needs, develop accurate costings, and create tailored design briefs. Reporting to the Associate Director, youll take a proactive approach to securing meetings with both new and existing clients, thriving on in:person interactions during site visits. Your friendly, informed manner will reinforce our reputation as a trusted UK supplier. Our commitment to compliance ensures that all our equipment meets rigorous British and European safety standards, providing peace of mind to our clients and end:users alike. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Area Sales Manager, Business Development Manager Account Manager : Playground Equipment, Leisure, Local Authorities Youll be a self:driven, results:oriented sales professional with a strong background in field sales and a proven ability to meet targets. You will have experience in a manufacturing environment, with a clear understanding that meeting client needs is always the top priority. While industry:specific experience is a plus, its not essential:we provide thorough training on all our products to ensure youre set up for success. From day one, youll be supported by a friendly, collaborative team thats committed to helping you thrive, with opportunities for career progression. Were eager to hear from candidates who: A Have a proven track record of selling into local authorities A Have experience selling via both tenders and off tender processes. A Possess the technical skills to carry out site surveys and produce accurate CAD drawings. Any design/site surveying experience is desirable. A Are highly organised, self:motivated, and approach their work with a positive, can:do attitude. A Communicate effectively and confidently, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships:maximising every opportunity as a trusted Account Manager. THE COMPANY: Our Headquarters are based in Northamptonshire, and we are proud of our history and continued growth. Not only do we supply off the shelf products we have a design team tha