{"id":64788,"date":"2026-10-12T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-11T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.desiblitz.com\/jobs\/job\/area-sales-manager-north-west\/"},"modified":"2026-10-12T07:49:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T06:49:21","slug":"area-sales-manager-north-west","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.desiblitz.com\/jobs\/job\/area-sales-manager-north-west\/","title":{"rendered":"Area Sales Manager &#8211; NORTH WEST"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>AREA SALES MANAGER (North West) <\/p>\n<p> \u00a337,000 &#8211; \u00a344,200 + Generous uncapped Commission + Car + Private Healthcare + Laptop + Phone <\/p>\n<p> Location:\u00a0Preferably located\u00a0close to the M6 between Lymm and Sandbach area \u2013 covering Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, Shropshire and Staffordshire.<\/p>\n<p> We are looking for a new Area Sales Manager, if you have a passion for sales and have a track record of exceeding targets, we want to hear from you! <\/p>\n<p> Our #TEAM Benefits Include: <\/p>\n<p> \u2022\tFull time 35 hours per week <\/p>\n<p> \u2022\t25 days holiday, plus bank holidays <\/p>\n<p> \u2022\tBig birthdays ending in a zero, receive an additional holiday <\/p>\n<p> \u2022\tFree personalized well-being plans <\/p>\n<p> \u2022\tAccess to high street discount app <\/p>\n<p> \u2022\tEmployee Assistance programme &amp; Health Cash Plan <\/p>\n<p> At Playdale Playgrounds we are a dynamic, international business currently in over 50 countries, that design, manufacture, and install fun, exciting, outdoor playground equipment. We pride ourselves on creating exciting, innovative, and educational outdoor play equipment that makes children smile all over the world, which is why we are on the lookout for a target driven Area Sales Manager to wow our customers and join our fantastic and positive team. <\/p>\n<p> This is an exciting role to sell the company\u2019s high quality and innovative portfolio of playground equipment to schools &amp; nurseries, local authorities, parish councils, housing developers, landscape architects, leisure operators and community groups. <\/p>\n<p> The ideal candidate will be an entrepreneurial sales professional, who possesses a proven track record of hitting targets. As an individual, you will be professional and proactive, possessing strong organisational skills, and have a drive to be a winner! <\/p>\n<p> The Role: <\/p>\n<p>Area Sales Manager covering North West England (covering Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, Shropshire and Staffordshire). Therefore, it would be preferable that you are based centrally i.e. Preferably located close to the M6 between Lymm and Sandbach area with easy access routes to all areas. <\/p>\n<p> Supported by your Head of Field Sales, you will be responsible for driving sales of playground equipment and managing a territory profitably.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>You will deal with existing business whilst targeting new business and working with your dedicated sales support and marketing functions. <\/p>\n<p> About you: <\/p>\n<p> Essential Skills: <\/p>\n<p> \u2022\tExperience of identifying new opportunities <\/p>\n<p> \u2022\tBuilding rapport <\/p>\n<p> \u2022\tExcellent presentation skills <\/p>\n<p> \u2022\tConsistent drive to achieve monthly and annual targets <\/p>\n<p> \u2022\tHighly motivated to be a top performer <\/p>\n<p> \u2022\tFirst class account management capabilities <\/p>\n<p> \u2022\tComputer literate and experience using sales database\/ CRM packages <\/p>\n<p> \u2022\tSmartly presented <\/p>\n<p> \u2022\tFull, clean driving licence <\/p>\n<p> Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have proven experience in field sales with a track record in exceeding targets (you should be able to demonstrate this through sales awards, appraisal information, monthly figures etc.) <\/p>\n<p> Nice to have: Formal sales training would be an advantage however we are committed to developing individuals during an in-depth induction and mentoring programme. An interest in AI and automation would be advantageous. <\/p>\n<p> What\u2019s next? Click apply and complete the application form via our careers page. <\/p>\n<p> Playdale Playgrounds is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the amount of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to them all individually. 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