Area Sales Manager

Cole & Yates Ltd
Leicester
We are recruiting for an Area Sales Manager on behalf of a market leading provider of indoor soft-play systems and the creator of TAGactive, a proprietary RFID enabled gamified arena experience who will be working closely with clients in the leisure, family entertainment centres, attractions and holiday sectors to deliver playful solutions that will help to attract visitors who both stay longer and come back again.
2026 will be a year of continued growth as they see significant potential to scale the company, both in the UK and internationally, and will continue to invest in the team and infrastructure needed to support long term growth.
On offer is a salary of up to £50,000 a year, plus an uncapped commission scheme that pays £25,000 for on target performance, giving an OTE guide of up to £75,000 plus per year plus a company car, 25 days holiday per year, enrolment into the company pension and regular team activities.
As the Area Sales Manager you will be driving growth and fostering partnerships within the target sectors by taking a consultative sales approach, focusing on providing “indoor amazement parks” that will draw visitors to the new play area.
As the Area Sales Manager, you will be:
* Developing a business plan for growth, with a mix of existing and new customers, to meet and exceed revenue targets within your area.
* Engaging with key decision makers within the target market and target clients.
* Establishing and growing these relationships to position the company as a trusted parter for the delivery of indoor play spaces.
* Taking the time to understand client’s needs, particularly in relation to return on investment, and providing tailored solutions that align with the available space, budget and the client goals.
* Presenting technical and design solutions, demonstrating how indoor play spaces can increase revenue.
* The primary point of contact throughout the sales cycle from initial consultation through to project handover.
* Collaborating closely with internal design, project management and installation teams to ensure smooth delivery of projects.
* Overseeing project deliverables ensuring all commitments to clients are met.
* Conducting regular reviews with clients to gather feedback, assess satisfaction and explore potential for future projects.
* Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of technical specification, innovation opportunities, industry trends and competitors within the indoor play sectors.
To be considered as the Area Sales Manager you will need:
* Proven experience in consultative, solution or technical B2B sales, ideally from within the indoor play, outdoor play, construction or public open spaces sector.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to deliver impactful presentations that are tailored to client needs.
* To schedule and conduct regular follow-ups with clients to ensure satisfaction and identify opportunities for further engagement.
* To gather, organise and enter all relevant client data into their CRM system, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
* To collaborate with internal teams, including design, sales, project management and customer care to ensure seamless service delivery and client satisfaction.
* To monitor trends and competitor activities to identify new opportunities for strategic growth.
* To prepare and present regular reports on account status, growth opportunities and client feedback to senior management.
* To attend industry events and networking opportunities to represent the company and develop new strategic partnerships.
* The ability to work independently and be happy to travel regularly across the UK to meet clients and attend site visits.
On offer for the successful Area Sales Manager is:
* An annual salary of up to £50,000.
* An uncapped commission scheme that would pay £25,000 achieving set sales targets.
* 25 days holiday plus all Bank Holidays.
* A company car.
* A company pension scheme.
* Regular team activities
Posted 2026-04-28

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