Area Sales Manager London

Position: Area Manager

Location: Field-based - London (Central and East/South East)

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: 36400 Monthly Bonus & Commission

Our Mission

Were transforming the lives of adult smokers by helping them switch to IQOS a reduced-risk heated tobacco product designed as a better alternative to continued smoking.

As part of a nationwide field force of over 100 Sales Executives were committed to responsible selling education and delivering standout customer experiences in retail environments.

The Role

As an Area Manager youll lead a high-performing team of up to around 12 field based product sales advIsors across a designated UK region. Youll be the driving force behind their sales success coaching development and daily execution. This is a field-based role requiring regular in-person team visits to provide hands-on support and leadership.

Youll champion performance identify new retail opportunities and strategically match stores with your teams individual strengthsmaximising impact and unlocking sales potential.

What Youll Be Responsible For

Leadership & Performance

• Drive your teams performance to exceed KPIs through coaching clear goal-setting and day-to-day support

• Monitor real-time metrics proactively addressing issues and escalating when needed

• Deliver impactful field training especially for new starters and underperformers

• Uphold high standards of presentation customer experience and sales execution

• Manage attendance and performance including PIPs for consistent improvement

Strategic Sales Development

• Identify and onboard high-potential retail environments in your region

• Align the right stores with the right team members to drive sales output

• Own your regions sales targets and deliver sustained performance across all metrics

• Ensure strong communication of IQOS value proposition and key product benefits.

Team & People Management

• Be the go-to expert for your team on everything from sales techniques to store operations

• Foster a positive purpose-driven team culture with recognition and morale-building

• Support onboarding ongoing development and tailored coaching for every team member

• Maintain high standards of compliance customer journey and brand representation.

Operational Excellence

• Submit detailed weekly plans schedules and daily reports on time

• Analyse performance data to extract insights and take action

• Oversee kit logistics ensuring all equipment is fully functional and well-maintained

What Youll Need

• A valid UK drivers licence and access to your own vehicle

• 3 years experience in sales with at least 1 year in a team management role

• Strong communication and leadership skills

• A proven track record in target-driven environments

• High attention to detail and a passion for developing people

What Youll Get

• A rewarding bonus structure tied to individual and team performance

• Corporate expense card (petrol parking business costs)

• 7 days paid training (covering product reporting systems and sales techniques)

• Company pension scheme

• Career progression opportunities within a fast-paced high-growth environment

If youre a natural leader with a commercial mindset and you thrive in a hands-on field-based role this could be your next big opportunity. Join us in changing peoples lives by introducing them to a much better alternative to smoking!