Totaco Ltd

B2B Sales Opportunities Across Construction, Engineering, Energy, Financial Services and IT markets

Area Sales Manager – London

Location: London

Type: Permanent

Salary: £40,000 to 50,000 Per Year

Posted on: 07/11/2024

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

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.

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.
  •  Extensive knowledge of fall protection regulations and standards, such as those set by OSHA and ANSI1.
  •  Understanding of various fall protection systems, including guardrails, safety nets, and personal fall arrest systems2.
  • Proven track record in sales, with the ability to develop and maintain client relationships, identify new business opportunities, and drive revenue growth.
  • Competent Person training in fall protection, which includes identifying hazards, implementing safety measures, and ensuring compliance with safety standards1.
  • Strong communication skills to effectively convey safety protocols and lead training sessions, as well as the ability to manage and motivate a team.

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