Area Sales Manager

Rare opportunity for a FIELD SALES candidate from any background to join a market leader

Area Sales Manager – Commercial Building products Solutions

Area:
South West - GL, BS, SN, BA, SP.

The Role of Area Sales Manager

* This is a field and home based sales position.

* As Area Sales Manager, you will be responsible for promoting a specialist range of commercial building products used across a variety of non-residential projects including education, healthcare, leisure, transport and office environments.

Key responsibilities include:

* Working at early project stage to support design teams and influence product selection

* Engaging with multiple stakeholders across the construction and design process

* Managing a mix of new business development, project tracking and account management activity

* Progressing opportunities from initial enquiry through to specification and order stage

* Building and maintaining relationships with architects, consultants, main contractors, local authorities and installers

* Providing product support and guidance to assist with decision making during project development

This is a consultative sales role requiring strong relationship building skills and a structured approach to managing a live pipeline of projects.

The Company

Our client is an established international manufacturer supplying commercial building products into the wider construction sector.

The business operates across multiple markets and has a strong reputation for product quality, reliability and long term performance.

Key strengths include:

* Long established international presence

* Strong reputation for consistency and product performance

* Well embedded within the construction supply chain

* Close working relationships with design and delivery professionals across non-residential projects

* Commitment to structured training, development and long term career progression

The Candidate

* We are looking for someone with field sales experience and a consistent, stable track record of success.

* You do not need experience within the construction or building products sector, as full training will be provided.

Key attributes include:

* Commercially minded with a proactive approach to sales

* Comfortable engaging with technical or solution-based products

* Strong communication and relationship-building skills

* Ability to manage long and complex sales cycles with multiple stakeholders

* Naturally inquisitive with a willingness to learn and develop

The Package

 * £40,000 – £50,000 depending on experience

 * £12.5K OTE

* Hybrid company car

* Health

* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays rising to 30 with service

* 5% employer pension contribution