Arts & Crafts Sector - National Sales Manager - Midlands to North - £30-£35K base

THE ROLE:

We are currently helping our client to appoint an Area Sales Manager with a proven background in sales and people management within the arts, crafts and stationery sector. This role will involve selling a range of arts & craft making products into Key Accounts within the trade. This role will involve having sales accountability for your territory (Central UK) and taking on the field based people management responsibilities alongside the Sales Director.

THE COMPANY:

Our client is an exciting and innovative business with a long term legacy in the arts & craft sector and currently have a turnover in excess of £10million. Their core products include artists’ materials, pens & markers, paper craft products and stationery items. As an organisation they recruit individuals who want to stand out and make a significant contribution to the future success of the business.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Open on location, but commutable to Midlands
• Proven track record in art and craft sales
• Proven track record in meeting and over achieving sales targets
• At least 3 years people management experience
• Excellent rapport building skills
• Strong team player
• Enthusiastic, can-do attitude
• Able to work autonomously

THE PACKAGE:

Basic Salary: £30,000-35,000 + car +commission

TO APPLY please email your CV to ursula@aarca.co.uk sending a covering note / email fully explaining how your experience suits this role, in particular including what experience you have in selling art & craft products into retail and what people management experience you have had to date - UNFORTUNATELY APPLICATIONS WITHOUT THIS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

We thank all applicants who respond, but please be advised that only those short listed for interview will be contacted.

Aarca are one of the UK’s most prestigious sales recruitment agencies. At Aarca we have a large team of consultants based in Birmingham and offer a service that is second to none, due to our large portfolio of clients coupled with a strong emphasis on customer service. Please visit www.aarca.co.uk or call us on 0871 200 4206 to talk about furthering your career.