Job Description

Job Summary

Join Our Team

The Tool Connection has an enviable reputation for producing high quality, interesting and innovative products into both new and established markets.

Working for our Laser Tools brand, we are looking to recruit an Area Account Manager to join our expanding field sales team. After first-rate in-house training, a typical day will see you visiting Laser Tools customers from Motor factors and wholesalers, within your region to promote our brands and secure sales as well as following up leads with potential new customers, all while providing excellent customer service.

The ideal candidate will come from a tool, automotive or sales background. However, we highly value enthusiasm, drive and positivity and would therefore welcome applications from candidates with experience in other sectors with those important transferable skills.

We are searching for an Area account manager who will develop an expert knowledge of our products and become an outstanding advocate for our brand.

Due to the nature of this role a company vehicle is supplied.

Location:

North or England and Scotland, we will therefore welcome application from candidates living within this area.

The Role

Responsible for achieving & reporting on set targets within your designated region, you will be both proactive & reactive in your approach to selling the complete range of brands. You will work closely with prospective & existing customers and, by understanding their needs, will develop, support & grow business. Advise customers of promotions for future developments & introductions of new products. Daily submit customer orders as necessary and provide daily call sheets detailing work carried out and any actions required. You will also report on market conditions & provide competitor data when relevant.

The Candidate

An experienced sales professional with a strong knowledge of the automotive aftermarket sector practiced at selling into buying groups and independent motor factors. Able to demonstrate an ability to build excellent working relationships with both external and internal customers. Outstanding communication / presentation skills with the ability to negotiate at all levels. Self - motivated and able to work on own initiative. Excellent time management and planning skills. Customer focused but commercially aware of business needs.

Salary and Benefits package

Our salary range for this role is 32k-38k, however we are happy to discuss salary expectations during the interview stage, allowing us to tailor the offer based on your skills and experience. We must stress this is a starting basic salary and we are more than happy to discuss salary and our bonus schemes at any stage during the recruitment process.

Our Benefits:

We believe that our staff are fundamental part our success and want our employees to feel valued and appreciated and have created a benefits package that helps assist a work/life balance and supports the welfare of our employees.

FREE Holidays in our very own company holiday homes

Your Birthday off in addition to your annual leave

Christmas Savings Club with company contribution

Paid day off for your child's first day at school

Paid day off when you become a Grandparent

Salary sacrifice schemes - Cyclescheme and Techscheme

Enhanced company sick pay

Life Assurance scheme

Employee assistance programme

Access to Virtual GP Service

Staff discount on our products

Pension scheme

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Long service rewards

Christmas Bonus

Refer a friend scheme, with bonus payment

This role also includes a company vehicle - this will be a van, due to the nature of the products we sell.

To enhance the well being of our employees whilst at work we provide complimentary fresh fruit daily when in the office, mental health and bereavement support from our in-house trained teams. Our toilet facilities are equipped with discreet emergency boxes, with sanitary products available. Free eye tests are encouraged and available for all employees and a company contribution for any new prescription, is available to all VDU users. When you arrive on site, we have plenty of secure off road, onsite parking for both cars and motorcycles and designated disabled parking for those who need them.

Not forgetting our employees' families, we hold social events for all ages - where the only aim is to have fun!

Tool Connection encourage all employees with personal development and self-improvement. Full training is provided onsite and employees are supported with additional training or qualifications if desired.

Your journey within the business will be unique to you, your skills and commitment, with great prospects to step up the ladder we encourage growth and ambition in every role.

How to apply:

Do you think your future could be with Laser Tools? If so, we want to hear all about you and your work experience so far!

If you would like to find out more about the advertised role or the business, please contact our friendly HR team through the messaging service on indeed or give us a call on 01926 818193.

PLEASE NOTE THAT STRONG APPLICATIONS MAY BE CONSIDERED UPON RECEIPT, THEREFORE EARLY APPLICATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

We will not be using any recruitment agents for this role and therefore politely ask that we are not contacted for this position

Benefits:

Casual dress Company car Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Store discount
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 32,000.00-38,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SalesRep