National Sales Manager – Kitchens Manufacturer

Role

Job

National Sales Manager / Area Sales Manager (South East)
Location: South East England – covering London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Berks, Bucks, Beds, Northants, Herts, Cambs, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 basic
OTE: £65K+ (personal bonus + team bonus)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven and commercially astute individual to join a high-performing kitchen product manufacturer in a dual-role capacity:

• 60% Area Sales Manager: Inherit the company’s top-performing region in the UK, managing key retail, online, merchant and OEM accounts.

• 40% National Sales Manager: Lead and mentor a team of 4 experienced Area Sales Managers (combined turnover approx. £9 million), managing KPIs, coaching, team recruitment, and performance reviews.

The product range includes high-quality kitchen products and associated accessories. Routes to market include national and independent retailers, merchants, online platforms, and OEMs.

This is a pivotal role offering a clear progression path to Sales Director within 3–4 years, with full mentorship from the current Sales Director, who plans to step aside in the medium term.

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Company

This business is a well-established supplier of premium kitchens and accessories, with a reputation for design excellence, product reliability, and broad appeal across multiple channels – including retail, OEM, merchant, and online.

Operating from a UK base, the company benefits from the backing of a major European manufacturer with over 50 years of production history and exports to more than 70 countries. The product offering is stylish, practical, and competitively priced, making it a popular choice for both trade and end-user customers.

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Person

We’re looking for a high-quality KBB professional with:

• Proven experience managing a field-based sales team (or the natural ability to step into such a role)

• Background in kitchen, bathroom, or interior building products.

• A strong commercial mindset, leadership qualities, and confidence in managing people, processes, and strategy

• A desire to grow into a senior leadership role in the next 3–4 years