This lighting manufacturer with a global reach is looking for an Area Sales Manager. The company offers a range of quality lighting products that are sold through a network of Electrical Wholesalers through a B2B route to market. As Area Sales Manager, you will be looking after and growing accounts within wholesale customers by: Developing relationships with Wholesale Branch Managers, Buyers and Trade Counters. Follow monthly call plans to ensure all your customers are visited each month. Target upcoming project opportunities. Assist wholesalers to specify your products to their customers through training and product advice. Work closely with local contractors to improve the perception of the brand. The Area Sales Manager will: Establish a regular call cycle, creating personal success by using your initiative Act autonomously, building relationships Manage promotional activity and delivering product demonstrations Conduct account reviews The successful Area Sales Manager will: Be a strong sales professional, passionate about delivering results. You will have determination and tenacity, be prepared to work hard to enjoy reaping rewards. A can-do attitude is essential! This person will be someone who has previously worked within a Wholesaler, or who has sold into a Wholesaler. Lighting experience is ideal but not essential. It is essential that you live within the relevant area of cover: Postcode areas: BH, DT, PO, RG14 and RG19, SO and SP. Ideally this Area Sale