Area Brand Manager

CPJ Recruitment; Reading; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading KBB brand is seeking an energetic Account Manager to manage relationships with builders merchants and expand their market share across various regions. This role offers a £30,000 salary plus a £5,000 bonus, along with a company vehicle and generous benefits. Perfect for candidates looking to step into a field sales role with effective training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Company vehicle – hybrid or electric

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension

Qualifications

• Previous experience in field sales or account management is preferred.
• Motivated and ambitious personality.
• Strong communication skills to engage with customers effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with builders merchants and distributors.
• Expand market share and develop new business opportunities.
• Achieve key performance indicators (KPIs).

Skills

Relationship-building

Organisational skills

Sales skills

Influencing skills

Decision-making

Job description

Entry‑Level Field Sales / Account Management Role with Leading High‑End KBB Brand

Account Manager - High‑End KBB Products

Area: London, Berkshire & Hertfordshire SG LU AL HP RG SL UB HA N E IG RM SW KT TW W SL WD

The Role of Account Manager

This is a field‑based role where you will work from home and visit retail, distribution, and merchant accounts. As an Account Manager, you’ll plan and organise customer visits, booking appointments with Branch Managers, trade counter staff, and retail assistants to showcase stunning kitchen and bathroom products.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage existing relationships with builders merchants, showrooms and distributors—managing relationships with branch managers, trade counter assistants and other in‑store stakeholders.
• Use relationship‑building skills to influence customers to take a wider breadth of products—including upselling and cross selling.
• Expand market share and build business opportunities within your area.
• Maintain strong organisational skills to meet customer expectations, targets, and deadlines.
• Demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness to create a competitive advantage.
• Achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Use sound business judgement, decision‑making, and selling skills to drive results.
• Provide comprehensive and effective training to customers when appropriate.

The Company Hiring an Account Manager

Our client is a well‑established, market‑leading KBB brand—a national manufacturer of stunning, sustainably produced kitchen and bathroom products that combine both on‑trend and classic design. This expanding business is seeking an energetic Account Manager to deliver best‑in‑class customer service and develop strong relationships with local branches of key national accounts.

This opportunity is ideal for a trade counter sales assistant, internal sales representative, or customer service professional looking to take their first step into a field sales or account management role with a highly respected brand and excellent training.

The Candidate for the Account Manager

Personality, attitude, and organisation are key. Whether you’re currently working in a branch, customer service, telesales, or merchandising—if you’re motivated, ambitious, and eager to develop a career in sales, we’d love to hear from you!

The Package on Offer for the Account Manager

• £30,000 basic salary
• £5,000 bonus paid monthly
• Company vehicle – hybrid or electric
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension

Ref: CPJ1760