Area Development Manager

Lanes Group; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Area Development Manager to join their dedicated team. This role focuses on developing new business and maintaining relationships while ensuring exceptional service delivery. With a commitment to employee well-being and professional growth, the company offers uncapped earning potential, continuous training, and a supportive work culture. If you are a dedicated and ambitious individual with a passion for sales in the multi-utility sector, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

24 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays

Uncapped Earning Potential

Pension

Death in Service Benefit

Company Car or Car Allowance

Qualifications

• Exceptional sales and customer service skills are essential.
• Established sales experience within the multi-utility/drainage industry is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing new business essential to the company's growth.
• Conducting site visits and liaising with the operational team.
• Working closely with depot managers to achieve sales targets.

Skills

Sales Skills

Customer Service Skills

Business Development

Negotiation Skills

Education

Sales Experience in Multi-Utility Industry

Job description

The Lanes Group is the UK’s largest independent provider of water and wastewater solutions and services, playing a vital role in maintaining the seamless operation of the nation’s water systems.

Founded in 1992, our half a billion-pound turnover supports continued expansion and increased market share. Our key differentiator is our team of over 4,000 staff and our resource pool, which includes the most innovative fleet, plant, and equipment available in the market.

We are the UK’s largest end-to-end drainage solution provider, with depots strategically located across the UK from Aberdeen to Plymouth, ensuring round-the-clock coverage for our customers and clients.

About The Role

We are actively seeking an Area Development Manager to join our friendly and dedicated team. Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, successful applicants will focus on developing new business, maintaining existing client relationships, and managing accounts.

Location: Rainham

Hours: Monday to Friday – 37.5 hours per week

Responsibilities – But Not Limited To

• Sourcing new business essential to the company's growth.
• Conducting site visits to evaluate requested works, confirming the company's capacity to undertake projects, quoting works, and liaising with the operational team to deliver exceptional service in a cost-effective and timely manner.
• Working closely with depot managers to help achieve sales targets and provide accurate sales forecasts.
• Attending site visits, cold calling, and regional meetings, requiring a full UK driving license with no more than 6 penalty points.

Experience And Qualifications Required For The Role

Exceptional sales and customer service skills are essential. We seek a dedicated, ambitious, hardworking individual with initiative. Ideally, applicants will have established sales experience within the multi-utility/drainage industry.

What You Will Get In Return

Joining the Lanes Group, the UK’s largest independent provider, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritizes employee well-being, growth, and safety. We offer continuous training, professional development, and a supportive environment that values diversity, collaboration, and integrity.

What We Offer

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Uncapped earning potential
• Pension
• Death in service benefit
• Company car or car allowance

This position is open to both internal and external candidates. Internal candidates must submit an internal application form to recruitment.

The Lanes Group plc includes several subsidiaries that expand our capabilities and service offerings across different regions and work types, including Lanes, Lanes I, SUS, Clearflow, AQS, and S&C Foster.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented communities.

Strictly no agencies please.