Area Sales Manager - North England and Scotland

Job description

Pelsis Group is a market-leading manufacturer and distributor of garden care, pest control, and homecare solutions. With trusted brands such as Doff, Pest-Stop, and Power-Up, we partner with major retailers, wholesalers, and independent stores to deliver innovative, high-quality products across the UK and internationally.

The Opportunity

We now have an exciting opportunity for an Area Sales Manager to join our growing sales team. You will drive commercial performance across North England and Scotland, building strong customer relationships and expanding the presence of the Pelsis brand. This is a hands-on commercial role where you will work closely with garden centres, DIY retailers, hardware stores, and wholesalers to deliver exceptional service and maximise revenue across the Pelsis portfolio.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage and grow sales across your assigned geographical area.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers, including garden centres, DIY retailers, wholesalers, and independents.

• Proactively identify new business opportunities to expand distribution of Pelsis brands such as Doff and Pest-Stop.

• Deliver product training, promotional activity, and merchandising support to maximise in-store execution and brand visibility.

• Work closely with internal teams including Sales Support, Marketing, and Supply Chain to ensure seamless customer service.

• Monitor competitor activity, market trends, and category performance within your region.

• Prepare regular territory reports, forecasts, and account plans.

• Attend trade shows, customer events, and internal meetings as required.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll be someone who has:

• Proven experience in field sales, account management, or territory management—ideally within FMCG, garden care, homecare, or related sectors.

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.

• Commercially minded with the ability to identify opportunities and negotiate effectively.

• Highly organised with good analytical and reporting skills.

• Self-motivated, energetic, and comfortable working autonomously.

• Full UK driving licence.

What’s on Offer

• Annual salary: £40k p/a plus commission
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• 40-hour working week
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance (salary x3)
• Company car or car allowance
• Product training and ongoing personal development.
• The opportunity to represent innovative, trusted brands in a growing, supportive business.

Ready to Apply?

Send over your CV and a short covering letter to Head of General Sales (UK& Ireland)- Chris Johnson at Chris.Johnson@pelsis.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

North Yorkshire

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-02-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English