Area Sales Manager

Field-based across South East & East Anglia

Simpson Strong-Tie is the world leader in structural solutions — products and technology that help people design and build safer, stronger homes, buildings, and communities. As a pioneer in the building industry, we have an unmatched passion for problem-solving through skilful engineering and thoughtful innovation. Our structural systems research and rigorous testing enable us to design code-listed, value-engineered solutions for a multitude of applications in wood, steel, and concrete structures.

Our commitment to quality and customer service drives everything we do, ensuring engineers and builders have the tools they need to deliver projects with confidence. Whatever the build, we’re proud to offer complete peace of mind through products that perform under the toughest conditions.

We are now looking for an Area Sales Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.

• Salary of £45,000 - £50,000 per annum, dependent on skill set (plus bonus)
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Life insurance (4x basic salary)
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Health Cash Plan
• Generous long-service awards programme
• 33 days’ holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Employee network benefits
• Company sick pay
• Company car
• Company mobile & laptop

This is an exciting opportunity for a sales professional with a strong track record in territory growth and new business development to join our trusted organisation.

You’ll have the autonomy to take ownership of your territory and make your mark, giving you the freedom to build valuable relationships, pursue new opportunities and turn your commercial instincts into success.

Better still, you will discover an exceptional benefits package, coupled with a competitive salary and performance-driven bonuses, giving you the chance to maximise your earning potential and be properly rewarded for the results you deliver.

As an Area Sales Manager, you will drive sales growth across South East and East Anglia by developing new business opportunities and building long-term relationships with existing customers.

Developing sales of our structural support products, you will manage an established customer base through a structured call cycle, ensuring excellent customer service while identifying opportunities to introduce additional products and strengthen customer loyalty.

Alongside this, you will proactively identify, qualify and develop new business opportunities, maintaining a strong sales pipeline to expand our market presence and achieve sales growth.

Additionally, you will:

• Prepare quotes and manage daily sales administration
• Maintain accurate CRM records and sales reports
• Carry out competitor analysis and evaluate lost sales
• Attend trade days, exhibitions, product launches and team meetings

To be considered as an Area Sales Manager, you will need:

• A proven track record in account management, sales, and customer service
• Strong territory management and new business development capabilities
• Confidence in building customer relationships through client entertainment and representing a business at trade or industry events
• To be comfortable working independently and as part of a hybrid team environment
• Proficiency in Salesforce CRM and the Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Willingness to travel regularly, including overnight stays and occasional international trips
• At a minimum, GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths
• A full, valid driving licence

Please note, applicants must be able to provide appropriate documentation confirming their right to work in the UK.

Other organisations may call this role Construction Sales Manager, Consumables Sales Manager, Technical Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Territory Sales Manager, or Field Sales Manager.

Webrecruit and Simpson Strong-Tie are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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