JOE DAVIES (MANCHESTER) LIMITED
Area Sales Representative

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Rare Opportunity! Area Sales Representative – South West of England and Wales
Due to retirement we’re looking for an experienced Area Sales Professional to join our team!
Joe Davies is an employee-owned importer and distributor of giftware to the independent retail trade. Established over 100 years ago, we’ve built a reputation for outstanding customer service and an ever-evolving range of over 10,000 product lines across multiple brands.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, values-driven company and take ownership of an existing, successful sales territory across the South West of England and Wales.
What You’ll Do:
- Manage and grow sales across an established customer base of independent retailers
- Build strong relationships with existing customers and develop new business opportunities
- Present and promote our extensive product ranges and seasonal launches
- Plan and manage your own diary to maximise visits and sales results
- Work closely with our friendly internal sales and customer service teams
- Represent Joe Davies at trade shows and customer events
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- Proven experience in field-based or territory sales (gift, home, or related sectors preferred)
- A professional, customer-focused approach with excellent communication skills
- Self-motivated, organised, and enthusiastic — a genuine people person
- A strong track record of developing and maintaining successful business relationships
- Living within the territory area.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a passionate, supportive team
- Enjoy a varied and rewarding role in a growing company
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Company car, generous pension, 25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday day off
- Staff discounts


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If you’re ready to take the next step in your sales career and help us continue to delight our customers, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Type:
Full-time
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Employee discount
Application question(s):
- Live in the sales region
- Have you worked in the Gift Industry selling to Independent Retailers?
Experience:
- Area Sales: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Full Clean (ish) UK Driving Licence (required)
Willingness to travel:
100% (required)
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