Working for our Laser Tools brand, we are looking to recruit an Area Account Manager to join our expanding field sales team. After first-rate in-house training, a typical day will see you visiting Laser Tools customers from Motor factors and wholesalers, within your region to promote our brands and secure sales as well as following up leads with potential new customers, all while providing excellent customer service.
The ideal candidate will come from a tool, automotive or sales background. However, we highly value enthusiasm, drive and positivity and would therefore welcome applications from candidates with experience in other sectors with those important transferable skills.
We are searching for an Area Account Manager who will develop an expert knowledge of our products and become an outstanding advocate for our brand.
Due to the nature of this role a company vehicle is supplied.
Location:
Midlands (England), we will therefore welcome application from candidates living within this area.
The Role
- Responsible for achieving & reporting on set targets within your designated region, you will be both proactive & reactive in your approach to selling the complete range of brands.
- You will work closely with prospective & existing customers and, by understanding their needs, will develop, support & grow business.
- Advise customers of promotions for future developments & introductions of new products.
- Daily submit customer orders as necessary and provide daily call sheets detailing work carried out and any actions required. You will also report on market conditions & provide competitor data when relevant.
- The Candidate
- An experienced sales professional with a strong knowledge of the automotive aftermarket sector practiced at selling into buying groups and independent motor factors.
- Able to demonstrate an ability to build excellent working relationships with both external and internal customers.
- Outstanding communication / presentation skills with the ability to negotiate at all levels.
- Self - motivated and able to work on own initiative.
- Excellent time management and planning skills.
- Customer focused but commercially aware of business needs.
What makes the Tool Connection different?
We are proud to be employee-owned through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), we are committed to delivering long-term value, stability, and meaningful opportunities for our people.
What this means for our teams is enhanced job security, a stronger employee voice, and a culture where ideas and opinions are not only heard but actively acted upon. By investing in our people, we create an environment where employees feel valued, engaged, and empowered to make a real difference.
This long-term commitment to our workforce helps build greater stability, strengthens our business, and ensures a sustainable future for both our employees and our customers.
Why work for us?
We believe our people are at the heart of our success and play a vital role in everything we achieve as an organisation. Because of this, we are committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment where employees feel genuinely valued, respected, and appreciated for the contribution they make.
We recognise that when our staff are well-supported, motivated, and engaged, they are able to perform at their best and grow both personally and professionally.
To support this, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance wellbeing and promote a healthy work–life balance.
Our Benefits:
· Employee Ownership trust (EOT )
· Private Medical Insurance with Vitality
· FREE Holidays in our very own company holiday homes
· Your Birthday off in addition to your annual leave
· Christmas Savings Club with company contribution
· Paid day off for your child’s first day at school
· Paid day off when you become a Grandparent
· Salary sacrifice scheme – Cyclescheme and Techscheme
· Enhanced company sick pay
· Life Assurance scheme
· Employee assistance programme
· Access to Virtual GP Service
· Staff discount on our products
· Competitive Pension scheme
· 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
· Long service rewards
· Christmas Bonus
· Refer a friend scheme, with bonus payment
· Yearly Flu Jabs
To enhance the wellbeing of our employees whilst at work, we provide complimentary fresh fruit daily, mental health and bereavement support from our in-house trained teams. Our toilet facilities are equipped with discreet emergency boxes, with sanitary products available. Free eye tests are encouraged and available for all employees and a company contribution for any new prescription, is available to all VDU users. When you arrive on site, we have plenty of secure off road, onsite parking for both cars and motorcycles and designated disabled parking if this is required.
Not forgetting our employees’ families, we hold social events for all ages – where the only aim is to have fun!
Tool Connection encourage all employees with personal development and self-improvement. Full training is provided onsite and employees are supported with additional training or qualifications if desired.
Your journey within the business will be unique to you, your skills and your commitment to personal growth, with great prospects to step up the ladder we encourage development and ambition in every role.
How to Apply
If you would like to find out more about the role or our business, please contact our friendly HR team on:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01926 818193
If you're ready to apply, please send us your CV along with a cover letter telling us a little about yourself along with your salary expectations for this role.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Pay: £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
