At Okarno, we are looking for an Area Sales Manager working with our customers across trade and decorative clients across our South West region. You will be working closely with customers across builders'' merchants, buying groups and decorator centres to implement a profitable and targeted sales plan, servicing our clients and improving our market share. This role is covering our South West region which includes some West Midlands, South Wales and South West regions. Successful candidates should possess a full UK driving license. This role involves travelling and overnight stays when needed. What we''re looking for: Experienced of working within sales, preferably within construction/distribution or other similar industries Strong commercial acumen including negotiation skills Being proactive, being able to spot opportunities and able to fact-find with questions Ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple simultaneous priorities Ability to manage own diary and be organised What you will be doing: Proactively service and grow opportunities across the client base Involvement in price increase discussions, supporting and negotiating commercial deals and promotional activity Visiting our customer bases regularly, maintain and growing those key relationships Be the focal point between customers and internal stakeholders including customer service, finance and demand planners Are Okarno inclusive employers? ..... full job details .....