Area Sales Manager

Job description

Job Description:

• This is a field-based, relationship-led sales role covering the South West (Somerset, Devon and Cornwall)
• You'll take responsibility for managing and developing an existing customer base across merchants and garden centres, while also identifying and converting new opportunities within the region.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Managing and developing an established portfolio of merchant and garden retail accounts.
• Growing turnover across both product ranges through account development and line extension.
• Managing a well-established territory, with scope to grow.
• Identifying new customers and opportunities within the territory.
• Building long-term, consultative relationships rather than transactional sales.
• Increasing brand presence and awareness within the garden retail sector.

About the Company:

• My client is a long-established supplier within the garden retail and merchant sectors, supplying a range of hardware products and garden tools.
• Looking to appoint an Area Sales Manager for the South West.
• The territory is well established, profitable, and steady year-on-year, with clear opportunity to grow the garden tools and garden retail side of the business.

Key Skills/Experience Required:

• This role will suit someone who enjoys autonomy, relationship management, and long-term account development.
• Field sales experience within B2B, merchants, DIY, garden retail, or related sectors.
• A consultative, customer-focused sales approach.
• Experience managing existing accounts and developing new business.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with customers.
• A realistic, long-term mindset – this role offers stability rather than aggressive short-term targets.

Contact:

Rebecca Isaac

Reference: RI/101343

Candidate care:

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In the meantime, we would like to thank you for your interest in Cavendish Maine.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

South West

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-03-2026

Profession type

Retail

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