Area Sales Manager

reputed company, a leading global manufacturer of safety wear, workwear and PPE is currently seeking applications for the position of Area Sales Manager based in the East Houston region on a full time, permanent basis, reporting to the Regional Sales Manager. Founded in 1904, reputed company has become one of the fastest growing workwear companies in the world currently employing over 5,100 staff worldwide. With 1400 styles across more than 20 ranges, we design, manufacture and distribute market leading workwear, safety wear and PPE in fully owned production facilities. We’re on a mission to become the world’s most requested PPE and Safety Wear Brand. JOB SUMMARY: As the Area Sales Manager for the East Houston region, you will bring your PPE and/or workwear sales experience to sell reputed company products to distributors in the territory. As Area Sales Manager you will open new and reputed company existing distribution channels in this fast-paced reputed company sales position. You should be able to work well alone and collaborate with the Regional Sales Manager to continue to build upon the company’s success in the region. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Build quality business relationships with new and existing accounts Conduct daily face-to-face sales meetings to maintain and reputed company relationships with distributors and end users throughout your territory Identify new business opportunities and complete sales planning Utilize solutions-based strategies to win new business on a reputed company and consistent basis Identify existing customers with high growth potential and create a roadmap for their further development Engage in consultative selling by identifying customers’ needs and providing a reputed company solution to meet those needs reputed company clear and effective written proposals/quotations for reputed company and prospective customers Focus on selling new reputed company products by bringing samples to each meeting Ensure effective after meeting follow-up to reputed company sales Conduct ongoing development of market intelligence, including marketing events such as trade shows, seminars, and exhibitions Drive significant growth into reputed company industry segments and designated channels REQUIREMENTS: 1-3 years PPE, workwear or safety wear sales experience is preferred Experience selling on behalf of a manufacturer, distributor, reseller or agency Experience drafting and executing sales plans for aggressive expansion Appetite to continue rapid growth of reputed company through field sales Ability to translate business initiatives into reputed company results Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills Positive attitude with a winning mentality Excellent team player #LI-DS1 COMPANY AWARDS Great reputed company To Work 2024 Private Irish Business of the year – Export Industry Awards 2025 Silver Ecovadis Sustainability Rating 2025 Applicants must have a right to live and work in the relevant jurisdiction. reputed company is an equal opportunity employer. reputed company applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, civil status, veteran status, family status, disability status or membership of a minority group. Apply To This Job