Lanes Group
Area Development Manager

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We are the UK’s largest end to end drainage solution provider with depots strategically located across the UK from Aberdeen to Plymouth, to ensure round the clock coverage for customers and clients alike.
About the Role:
An opportunity has arisen to recruit an experienced Sales Professional with drive and ambition to be appointed into the role of Area Development Manager for one of our well established UK Drainage Depots. This role is reporting to the Regional Sales manager to develop new business opportunities and maintain as well develop existing relationships.
Location: Carlisle Hours: Monday to Friday – 37.5 Hours per week. Salary : depending on previous experience + uncapped earning potential (OTE 75k) Responsibilities – but not limited to:
Targeting and sourcing new business across the region Working with National accounts to develop and grow business Attending site visits to evaluate work requested Quoting for works quickly in accordance with costings Proactively following up on quotations to secure business Upselling to existing clients, maintaining relationships and understand future needs to secure business Managing your own diary, administration Working closely with depot manager to achieve sales targets and forecasting Travelling to various locations and regional training events & meetings Attending sales events, networking events Proactively selling the services through advertising campaigns and linkedin etc
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Experience and qualifications required for the role:
Business to Business Sales experience essential Service industry sales experience - ideally with drainage/waste management or construction related industry or multi utility essential Excellent work ethic who can go above and beyond to ensure the best service is delivered Desire to succeed in a niche but highly rewarding market
What we offer:
Full induction programme and ongoing training/development with promotion opportunity Talent Reviews 24 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays, pension and death in service Uncapped earning potential. Hybrid Car - fuel card


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About the Lanes Group: The Lanes Group are the UK’s largest independent provider of water and wastewater solutions and services, we play a vital role in always maintaining the seamless operations of the nation’s water systems. Formed in 1992, our half a billion-pound turnover ensures continued expansion for market share. Our key differentiator is our 4000+ staff and our resource pool that includes the most innovative fleet, plant, and equipment the market has to offer. The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes, by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community. Strictly no agencies please
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Location Carlisle, Cumbria Department Business Development & Sales Employment Type Permanent Full Time Minimum Experience Experienced
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