- Area Sales Manager | Leading UK Manufacturer Open to Developing the Right Individual
Area: Kent, East Sussex, South Essex
The Opportunity
- Rare opportunity to join a leading UK manufacturer in a field-based Area Sales Manager role covering the North West.
- This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and relationship-focused individual to build a long-term career in field sales. The client is open to candidates from a wide range of sales backgrounds and will provide full product training and ongoing development.
- You will inherit a well-established territory with strong existing merchant relationships already in place, allowing you to focus on development, growth and demand generation rather than rebuilding accounts.
- This is a genuine opportunity to join a business that invests heavily in its people and offers clear progression into senior sales and national account roles.
The Role of Area Sales Manager
- Field sales account management role covering Kent, East Sussex, South Essex
- Managing a portfolio of established accounts across Builders Merchants, Plumbing & Heating Merchants
- Building strong relationships with Branch Managers, Sales Teams and key decision makers across merchant branches
- Driving demand with installers, contractors and sub-contractors across the region
- Delivering product training, support and engagement across merchant branches
- Identifying opportunities to increase product penetration and account spend
- Working closely with internal teams to ensure strong customer support and service levels
- Maintaining structured journey planning and CRM activity across your territory
- 80% account management / 20% business development split
- Focus on growing existing relationships while developing new demand opportunities
The Company Hiring an Area Sales Manager
Our client is a leading UK manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality, innovation and reliability within the construction supply chain.
They supply a wide range of products into established merchant distribution channels and have built long-standing relationships across the UK construction sector.
The business continues to invest in product development, customer support and employee development, making it an excellent environment for someone looking to build a long-term career in field sales.
With strong existing customer relationships already in place across Essex, Sussex and Kent, this is a well-structured territory with clear growth potential.
Many of the company’s sales team have progressed into senior field sales, key account and national roles, reflecting the strong development culture within the business.
The Candidate for the Area Sales Manager
- We are keen to speak with ambitious and motivated sales professionals looking to develop their career with a leading manufacturer.
- Previous sales experience is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided.
- Our client is open to candidates from any sales background who can demonstrate strong communication skills, relationship building ability and a drive to succeed in a field-based role.
We would particularly welcome applications from:
• Area Sales Managers
• Territory Sales Managers
• Business Development Managers
• Internal Sales Executives looking to move into field sales
• Account Managers
• Merchant or distributor sales professionals
• Retail, automotive or other customer-facing sales backgrounds
Most importantly, you will be confident, organised and capable of building strong long-term relationships with customers.
The Package on Offer for the Area Sales Manager
- Up to £35,000 Basic Salary
- competitive Bonus Scheme
- Hybrid Company Car
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
- Company Pension
- Full Product Training and Development
- Clear Career Progression Opportunities
Ref: CPJ1852