Role: Area Sales Manager – London (Inner/Outer)

Location: London and Surrounds (Field-based position)

Our client is a market leader in the design and manufacture of children’s outdoor play and outdoor gym equipment, recognized for their quality and innovation in the sector. With strong relationships among local authorities, schools, and housing developers, they are expanding their team to support continued growth in London and surrounding areas.

A new opportunity has arisen for an Area Sales Manager to join this growth-focused team. This role will be responsible for managing and expanding key accounts within London, building and maintaining relationships with Local Authorities, schools, and developers. Reporting to the National Sales Manager, the successful candidate will work alongside a knowledgeable team, gaining support from a dedicated group of bid writers, designers, and quoting specialists.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cultivate and sustain relationships with key clients, primarily within local authorities, as well as schools and housing developers.
• Contribute to strategic tender and quotation submissions.
• Manage a proactive diary to ensure consistent achievement of sales targets.
• Conduct on-site surveys, preparing quotes and design briefs tailored to customer needs.
• Follow up on sales leads and marketing initiatives to onboard new clients.

Comprehensive training will be provided, with strong backing from the client’s experienced support team.

Route to Market: This role primarily targets Local Authorities, Town and Parish Councils, with additional outreach to schools and housing developers.

Candidate Profile: The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, goal-oriented, and adept at building client relationships. Familiarity with the play industry or a similar sector is preferred. Experience in sales to schools is also considered valuable, especially for candidates seeking progression into a broader client base including public sector accounts.

Salary/Package:

• Base Salary: £45,000 (dependent on experience)
• Bonus with potential as follows:
  • Year 1 OTE: £25,000. 
  • Year 2 OTE: £30,000. 
  • Year 3 OTE: £35,000-£45,000
• Company car included

For further information on this role, please contact Bernhard Erasmus on (phone number removed) or via email at b.erasmus@totaco.net