Area sales Manager

Area Sales Manager - Construction Materials South London & Home Counties

Are you a driven sales professional with experience in the construction sector? Do you thrive on building strong customer relationships, winning new business, and delivering commercial growth?

Our client is looking for an ambitious Area Sales Manager to drive sales across South London and the Home Counties, promoting a high-quality range of construction materials to main contractors, sub-contractors, and builders' merchants.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where you'll play a key role in expanding market share, developing long-term customer partnerships, and contributing to continued success.

As Area Sales Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Developing new business opportunities and identifying potential customers across the region
• Managing and growing existing accounts through exceptional customer service and relationship management
• Selling products to contractors, sub-contractors, and builders' merchants
• Achieving and exceeding sales and margin targets
• Monitoring market trends and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities
• Working closely with internal branch teams to deliver a seamless customer experience
• Building a strong presence within the local construction market

• Proven sales or business development experience within the construction materials or builders' merchant sector
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to drive profitable sales growth
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and target-driven
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of the South London and Home Counties market would be advantageous

• Competitive basic salary
• Attractive bonus scheme
• Company car
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and development

If you're looking to join a forward-thinking business where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.