Area Sales Manager

Gekko has an exciting opportunity as an Area Sales Manager (aka: Market Manager) for one of our global clients. We are seeking a sales driven and highly motivated individual to join our team and play a crucial role in supporting our client. In this role, you will be responsible for driving sales and training retail teams to surprise and delight customers across your given region.

If you excel at building deep brand advocacy to drive sales, can effectively train retail store advisors, manage in-store specialists, and transform high end tech products into engaging customer demonstrations, we want to hear from you.

Your Package

• A salary of £32,000 per annum, plus up to 10% performance bonus

• Company car or car allowance

• Full time, Contract until the end of March 2027 (Wed - Sun)

• 22 days holiday in addition to bank holidays + buy and sell holiday options

• Support through our employee assistance scheme and access to a Perkbox subscription

Key Responsibilities

The core responsibilities of this position will be:

• Foster and nurture relationships with retailers at all levels, encompassing senior management, regional teams, and sales advisors. Your objective is to drive sales through the development of exceptional brand loyalty and product knowledge.

• Partner with retailers to pinpoint needs and implement initiatives that boost sales while amplifying brand impact

• Create and develop plans to improve the brand experience and the journey for every customer.

• Develop and execute captivating training sessions/workshops tailored for both group settings and one-on-one environments

• Manage a small team of promoters within your region to help achieve agreed sales targets.

Sound like you? We’re looking for:

The Market Manager role is perfect for those who are able to demonstrate the following:

• Leadership experience from within retail management, specifically within the technology, high-end retail, or wearables sectors

• Solid understanding and enhancement of the sales journey and ability to retain product knowledge which can be utilised to engage individuals and diverse groups of retailers

• An analytical approach to ensure sales targets are achieved and exceeded

• Experience building and influencing senior level relationships to create and execute strategic go-to-market initiatives that drive sales results

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

• Experience of leading a team or a supervisory role

• Full UK driving licence

This position offers a contract until the end of March 2027 and is field based covering the South West region of the UK with nationwide travel where required (ideal candidates would be based in the Bath or Bristol area)

Gekko are a full service field marketing and experiential agency, delivering meaningful solutions across retail, B2B and digital channels.

At Gekko Group everyone is welcome. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and workplace. Our teams are encouraged to be comfortable, bringing their authentic whole selves to work. Be your best self.

If you’re wanting a role where you can share and develop your retail and sales skills, we'd love to hear from you.