Area Sales Manager

PORTWEST, a leading global manufacturer of safety wear, workwear and PPE is currently seeking applications for the position of Area Sales Manager – Algeria. Portwest is one of the fastest growing workwear companies in the world currently employing over 4500 staff worldwide, with customer service staff in over 130 countries. We design, manufacture and distribute market leading workwear, safety wear and PPE in fully owned production facilities. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES As the Area Sales Manager for Algeria, you will bring your PPE/workwear experience to sell Portwest products to distributors reporting into the Global Sales Director. Portwest has grown by 20% YoY for the past number of years, including strong growth in 2020, and you will be joining a company who will continue to grow our market share. Ideally, you will be based in or around the surrounding areas of Algiers to be in close reach of customers. Among your key responsibilities will include: Build quality business relationships with new and existing customers Conduct daily face-to-face sales meetings to maintain and develop relationships with distributors, resellers and agents Identify new business opportunities and complete sales planning schedule Engage in consultative selling by identifying customers’ needs and providing a Portwest solution to meet those needs Identify existing customers with high growth potential and create a roadmap for their further development Develop clear and effective written proposals/quotations for current and prospective customers Focus on selling new Portwest products by bringing samples to each meeting Ensure effective after meeting follow up to close sales Conduct ongoing development of market intelligence, including marketing events such as trade shows, seminars, exhibitions and journals which is fed back to the business Promote distributor promotions on our products with end users SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS To become the Area Sales Manager for Algeria you will need: 3-5 years PPE, workwear or safety wear sales experience Experience selling on behalf of a manufacturer, distributor, reseller or agent is ideal Knowledge on importing products and advising distributors on such processes Clean driving licence and willingness to drive throughout your designated region Willingness to live in the area wherein you work Good standard of both written and spoken English REMUNERATION We offer a competitive package commensurate with experience. WHAT TO DO NOW Please apply today with an up-to-date CV and cover letter outlining your experience relating to this position. All applications must be in English language. COMPANY AWARDS Portwest CEO - Business Man Of The Year - In Business Ireland 2020 Portwest CEO - EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 Great Place to Work 2021 Deloitte Best Managed Companies 2016-2020 Exporter of the Year 2018 Private Irish Business of the Year Export Industry Awards 2019 Safety Awards Customer Service Winner 2016 All Stars Export Business of the Year 2017