Area Sales Manager – Building Products

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Area Sales Manager to join a well-established an growing UK manufacturer within the building products sector.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take over a thriving, well-developed territory due to retirement, offering strong existing relationships and immediate earning potential.

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The Role

You will be responsible for managing and developing sales across the South West and South Wales region, covering areas including Bristol, Bath, Wiltshire, Dorset, and down to Cornwall.

The role involves selling a comprehensive range of construction products including ventilation systems, roofing accessories, drainage solutions, and building components.

Your customer base will include:

• Heavyside/Roofing Merchants along with Buying Group Members

You will be tasked with maintaining existing accounts while identifying and developing new business opportunities across the region.

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The Company

• Established UK manufacturer with a strong market presence
• Part of a larger group with significant backing and continued investment
• Consistent growth, with turnover having doubled over the past decade
• Recognised as a leader within their product sector

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The Ideal Candidate

• Experience selling into, or working within, the merchant sector
• Comfortable managing a large geographical territory
• Ideally experience with roofing or heavyside products (though not essential)
• Energetic, driven and commercially minded
• Ambitious with a proactive approach to winning business

Candidates currently working for merchants will also be considered, provided they have progressed beyond a purely branch-based role.

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Package

• OTE: £55,000+ (uncapped bonus structure)
• Monthly, quarterly and annual bonus incentives
• Company car (hybrid/electric options available)
• 25 days holiday
• Pension (matched up to 8%)
• Mobile, laptop and expenses

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Why Apply?

• Established and high-performing territory
• Strong brand with excellent reputation
• Genuine earning potential with uncapped bonuses
• Supportive management and long-term career prospects