Area Sales Manager South East

danfloor (Uk) Limited (An Ulster Group Company) is a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialist carpets for the health, education and the commercial flooring sectors.

Established in the UK in 1985 danfloor (Uk) Limited is recognised as a successful organisation that has built its reputation on the foundations of product, customer service and its people.

Due to the increased market activity within the South East; we are strengthening our regional sales team to recognise the potential of new business within our growing market.

The position offers a challenging sales career for a motivated and committed individual to be successful within the textile and interior finishes market.

The ideal candidate will have a previous track record of sales success with interior products into the architectural, interior design, fit out/contractor arena including residential care and social housing, education, hospitals and commercial buildings.

Job Description

• Develop product knowledge and an understanding of materials and production capabilities.
• Take budget responsibility for a set of existing accounts.
• Lead sales efforts of new products to existing customers.
• Lead sales effort to potential targeted accounts in liaison with internal sales.
• Liaise with internal departments on customers focus and service.
• Communicate on potential products being used in the marketplace.
• Develop understanding of production processes and product applications to be able to
  provide field technical support.

Desired Skills & Experience

• A proven track record of selling similar products into the architectural and interior finishes sector, negotiation with fit out/contractors into residential care and social housing, the leisure industry, hospitals and public buildings sectors
• Strategic /persuasive approach to business development
• Strong disciplined selling skills.
• Experience of decorative surfaces desirable
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work equally on own initiative and as part of a team
• A methodical approach to work
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work accurately under pressure
• Clean current driving license

…And in return

• Job stability in an established and market leading company
• Part of a team and company which supports their employees for mutual achievement
• Negotiable salary, plus bonus, company car, pension scheme and access to health insurance

Location: Ideally the candidate should be based within the London Home Counties.

Interested applicants should reply in writing to catherine.helliker@danfloor.co.uk enclosing a current CV.

All applications will be treated confidentially.

Closing date: End of April

No Agencies Please