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Our people are at the heart of our success, and we're looking for a customer-focused, commercially minded individual to join our team as an Area Sales Manager.\nThis is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within DHL, managing the sales for our Gatwick and Maidstone areas.\nAbout the Role\nAs Area Sales Manager, you will hold overall responsibility for a regional sales cluster, managing the field sales team to ensure customers are retained and new business opportunities are maximised, ensuring local targets are met and exceeded.\nYou will be required to implement country Sales Plans, Sales Strategy and Sales Budget in the responsible territory, set strategic objectives for growth and increased profitability across the regional territory utilising local and industry knowledge.\nIn addition, you will produce a Sales Force Activity/Business Plan for the sales team and provide appropriate results as input for review and/or development of the annual Sales Plan and Sales Budget.\nWhat We're looking for\nWe're seeking an accomplished commercial leader with a proven track record of delivering significant business growth through both strategic account management and new business acquisition.\nWhat you'll bring:\n* Significant leadership experience managing sales teams.\n* Experience managing complex, high-value customer relationships.\n* Strong strategic account management and business development expertise.\n* Exceptional leadership, coaching and people development capability.\n* Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills.\n* Strong financial acumen, including forecasting, budgeting and commercial analysis.\n* The ability to identify area sales opportunities.\nWhat we offer \n* Competitive salary\n* Sales commission schemes\n* Generous holiday entitlement (increasing with service)\n* Company pension scheme with excellent contribution rates\n* Life Assurance\n* Enhanced maternity pay and company sick pay\n* Voluntary benefits including retail, entertainment, and gym discounts\n* Discounted health assessments\n* Access to wellbeing programmes and mental health first aiders\n* Excellent training and development opportunities with a strong focus on internal promotion\nReady to start your journey with DHL Express?\nApply today and discover how you can make a difference in the world’s most international company.\nWhat’s Next?\n* Apply now and upload your CV online.\n* If your CV has been shortlisted one of our Recruitment & Talent Advisor’s will contact you within 5-10 days to discuss further details.\nPlease note: Due to the nature of our business, we are regulated by the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority), therefore it is compulsory for all applicants once offered employment to provide a full 5-year employment history. 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