Territory/Area Sales Manager - Hire or get hired
Your complete guide to the Territory/Area Sales Manager Role: Duties, salary & hiring tips
Purpose of the Territory/Area Sales Manager
The Territory/Area Sales Manager is responsible for driving sales performance in a specific geographic area, managing customer relationships, and executing local sales strategies.
Territory/Area Sales Manager's duties and responsibilities
• Territory Management:
Develop and implement local sales plans and strategies.
• Customer Engagement:
Build relationships with key clients in the territory.
• Sales Performance:
Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Reporting:
Track performance and submit sales reports regularly.
• Team Collaboration:
Work closely with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
Develop and implement local sales plans and strategies.
• Customer Engagement:
Build relationships with key clients in the territory.
• Sales Performance:
Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Reporting:
Track performance and submit sales reports regularly.
• Team Collaboration:
Work closely with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
Requirements and qualifications for a Territory/Area Sales Manager
• 3–5 years’ experience in territory or field sales
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and travel within the area
• CRM system proficiency and sales reporting skills
• Knowledge of the industry and competitor landscape
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and travel within the area
• CRM system proficiency and sales reporting skills
• Knowledge of the industry and competitor landscape
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Attracting top sales talent is increasingly reliant on offering competitive KPI bonuses (57%), flexible work arrangements (53%), and career growth opportunities (50%). Notably, the percentage of companies communicating KPIs and commission structures at the interview stage has risen from 57% to 68%, reflecting a shift towards greater transparency in the recruitment process. Staff turnover remains stable, with 58% of organisations reporting no change over the past year, while 22% have seen some improvement.
Looking ahead, 57% anticipate turnover levels will remain steady, with 21% expecting further positive shifts. As businesses refine their talent strategies, the focus is on long-term career growth, AI-driven sales processes, and structured incentive plans to attract and retain top sales professionals.
