Area Sales Managers handle the sales activities in particular locations under their jurisdiction. They build client relationships and often communicate with them. These managers are experts in understanding the sales market and trends. They are excellent negotiators and communicators.
Area Sales Managers receive very lucrative salaries. They also attract benefits such as insurance, pension, healthcare, petrol, uniform, meal and other allowances. As many other sales professional these Sales Managers receive commissions and bonuses as well.
An Area Sales Manager usually performs many of the following tasks:
•  Maintaining competitor awareness
• Contributing to the regional plan
• Preparing business plans
• Managing customer retention
• Maintaining comprehensive knowledge of products and services
• Growing in new accounts
•  Growing the business
•  Conducting performance reviews
• Training staff in new techniques

• Communication
• Supervision
• Being self motivated
• Operational management
• Meeting deadlines
• Managing stress
• Being competent and flexible
• Being a team player
• Organisation and planning
• Time management
• Being persistent and effective

A HND or HNC may assist job seekers in getting a job as an Area Sales Manager. Areas of study may include Business Administration, Management, Marketing or Sales. Professionals in this field who hold Bachelors and Masters Degrees have a greater advantage in finding gainful employment.