Area Development Manager

STR First Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drainage solution provider is seeking an Area Development Manager in Aberdeen City. The role involves sourcing new business, conducting site visits, and working closely with managers to achieve sales targets. Candidates should possess exceptional sales and customer service skills, ideally with experience in the multi-utility or drainage industry. A full UK driving license is required. The position offers 24 days holiday, uncapped earnings, and a company car or allowance.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Uncapped earning potential

Pension

Death in service

Company car/car allowance

Qualifications

• Exceptional sales and customer service skills.
• Dedicated, ambitious, hardworking, and able to show initiative.
• Established sales experience, ideally within the multi-utility/drainage industry.

Responsibilities

• Source new business essential to the growth of the company.
• Conduct site visits to evaluate works requested.
• Work closely with depot managers to help achieve sales targets.

Skills

Sales expertise

Customer service skills

Initiative

Job description

Overview

Business Development & Sales

Are you experienced in field sales development and ready for a fresh start with the UK's largest end to end drainage solution provider? We are actively seeking an Area Development Manager to join our friendly and dedicated team. Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, successful applicants will be targeted on the development and sustaining of new business as well as the management and relationship building of current clients. Hours: Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Source new business essential to the growth of the company.
• Conduct site visits to evaluate works requested, confirm the company is positioned to conduct work, quote works, and liaise with the operational team to deliver exceptional service in a cost-effective and timely manner.
• Work closely with depot managers to help the depot achieve sales targets and provide accurate forecasts for expected sales.

Due to the nature of the role, applicants will require a full UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points. Applicants will be expected to attend on-site visits, cold calling, and travel when required for regional meetings.

Experience and Qualifications

• Exceptional sales and customer service skills.
• Dedicated, ambitious, hardworking, and able to show initiative.
• Established sales experience, ideally within the multi-utility/drainage industry.

What you will get in return

We are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well-being, growth, and safety of our employees. Through continuous training, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that values every individual's unique contribution, we empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity, collaboration, and inclusivity.

What we offer

• 24 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Uncapped earning potential
• Pension
• Death in service
• Company car/car allowance

If you feel you are suited to the above role, please apply by sending your CV and we will be in contact asap.