Area Sales Manager – Building Products

The Company

Our client is a market-leading international manufacturer of premium building materials, supplying innovative, high-performance products to the construction industry. With an excellent reputation for quality, technical expertise and customer support, they continue to invest heavily in both their people and product development, making this an exciting time to join the business.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Area Sales Manager to take over a well-established and successful territory across the North West, Yorkshire, North Wales and the East Midlands.

The role is focused on developing sales through national and independent builders’ merchants, whilst also managing specialist distribution partners. You will work closely with contractors and installers to generate demand and support your distribution network through joint customer visits and product demonstrations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and developing relationships with builders’ merchants and specialist distributors.
• Driving product sales through existing and new accounts.
• Working alongside contractors and installers to create product demand.
• Delivering sales growth across an established, high-performing territory.
• Identifying new business opportunities whilst strengthening existing customer relationships.

The Candidate

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated sales professional who enjoys building long-term customer relationships and managing their own territory.

Applications are welcomed from individuals with experience selling into:

• Builders’ Merchants
• Specialist Distributors
• Construction Supply Chain

We would also welcome applications from ambitious Branch Managers, Merchant Sales Representatives looking to move into an external sales position.

Experience within construction products is preferred, although the company is open to candidates from a wide range of building product backgrounds who can demonstrate a strong commercial approach and a desire to succeed.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected manufacturer with an established customer base, quality products and genuine opportunities for career progression. You’ll inherit a successful territory with significant growth potential whilst working for a business that values autonomy, investment and long-term development.

Salary:

• £45,000 – £48,000 Basic (dependent on experience)
• Quarterly Bonus (OTE up to 30% of basic salary)
• Electric & Hybrid Company Car options
• Private Healthcare
• Company Pension
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Laptop & Mobile Phone