Area Sales Manager

Job description

Location: Flexible / UK (open to candidates across regions)

Reporting to: Sales Director

About us

Kumho Tyre UK is a leading tyre supplier dedicated to supporting our customers with top-quality products and outstanding service. We’re growing our sales team and looking for a driven Area Sales Manager to join us and help expand our market share.

Role overview

We’re seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager with a strong background in field sales within the tyre industry. This role is open to candidates across the UK. We want to see the talent out there and will consider applications from all areas. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing customer relationships, growing sales, and delivering KPI targets across an assigned territory.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across your territory, targeting dealers, retailers and fleet customers.
• Achieve field sales and margin targets in line with Kumho’s sales policies.
• Ensure commercial coverage of accounts supplied by the local warehouse and grow existing customers.
• Work with the Sales Director on account development and, when directed, manage Key Accounts.
• Keep CRM up to date and provide regular sales forecasts and activity reports; represent the company at customer meetings and industry events.

Person specification / Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ field sales experience within the tyre industry (essential).
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Self-motivated, ambitious and results-oriented with a strong desire to succeed.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Confident working independently and managing your own diary.
• Valid UK driving licence (essential).
• Proficient with MS Office and comfortable using CRM systems.

What we offer

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• Performance-based incentive scheme
• Company car and mobile
• Staff discount

Head Office Location: Rugby, Warwickshire

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Please share your salary expectations with us when applying

Holiday Entitlement: 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

⏰ Working Hours: 40 hours per week

(including 1-hour paid lunch break each day), Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00

Application closing date: 30th April 2026

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Rugby

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

19-03-2026

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