Area Manager

Geobear Global; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ground engineering contractor is looking for an Area Manager to join its team. This home-based role involves working primarily with clients in the residential buildings sector. Candidates should have over 5 years of technical sales experience in construction, a qualification in engineering or surveying, and the ability to solve subsidence problems. The position offers a competitive salary with generous commissions, comprehensive healthcare, and flexible work arrangements. Join a culture of innovation and sustainability at a company committed to making a positive environmental impact.

Benefits

Generous commission for top performers

Comprehensive healthcare

Pension and car allowance

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years working in the construction industry, preferably in residential buildings.
• Experience in customer-facing roles.
• A full driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Set weekly and daily activity and result targets.
• Qualify new inbound opportunities through online and in-person visits.
• Prepare pricing and quotation for projects.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Customer care skills

Problem solving

Knowledge of subsidence problems

Experience with virtual technology

Education

Relevant qualification in construction, engineering, or surveying

Job description

Role : Area Manager (Residential)

Based : Home-based with travel as required

About the Company

At Geobear, we’re building something incredible. Established over forty years ago, Geobear is a fast-growing ground engineering contractor working in various market sectors. We are looking for new people to join our business and be an integral part of our growth plans.

We prioritise our values and provide a place where you can be yourself and thrive. Geobear offers opportunities for development, growth, and a remarkable career.

What Sets Geobear Apart

Geobear leads the industry with sustainable and efficient ground stabilisation solutions. Our advanced resin injection technology is a non-disruptive, faster, and more reliable alternative to traditional methods.

Sustainability : Our eco-friendly solutions reduce the carbon footprint, addressing ground stabilisation issues worsened by climate change.

Efficiency : We deliver projects swiftly with minimal disruption, ideal for businesses needing quick turnaround times.

Innovation : Continuous innovation ensures state-of-the-art, effective, and sustainable solutions.

Culture : We foster a supportive and inclusive culture where every team member can excel.

Join Geobear and be part of a team that’s making a significant positive impact on the environment and the future of ground engineering.

Our Vision and Values

• Purpose : We enhance people’s lives and our planet’s future by bringing safety and stability for all.
• Vision : To be the leading provider of sustainable, data-driven asset management solutions for the built environment.

Our Culture

If you are hungry for growth and open-minded about new ways of thinking and doing things, you might find it great working for Geobear. Our job is to solve problems for our clients, so the more proactive a problem solver you are, the better you will fit into our team of dedicated colleagues.

About the Role

If you are a people-oriented, technically-minded person who enjoys solving technical problems, winning new business, and growing existing relationships, then the role of an Area Manager at Geobear could be the perfect fit. It would be even more beneficial if you are technologically adept and conversant with online client interfaces.

You will work mainly directly with clients, supported by technical experts with solid communication skills and experience in the delivery of advanced ground improvement methods. You’ll enjoy working to targets and tight timelines and take pride in delivering high-quality technical services and solutions to your clients.

What sets Geobear apart from other companies in the industry is its leadership in non-disruptive ground improvement solutions using geopolymer technology. Geobear's innovative approach minimises disruption to the environment and to clients' daily operations, a key advantage over traditional methods. The use of eco-friendly resin solutions allows for faster, more efficient, and longer-lasting ground stabilisation and repair, addressing clay-related subsidence and combating issues exacerbated by global warming. Geobear’s commitment to sustainability and reducing environmental impact further distinguishes it from competitors.

You’ll receive world-class sales and technical training through our specialist online learning system and in-person from members of the worldwide Geobear team.

Requirements

• Technical sales experience
• 5+ years working in the construction industry, preferably in the residential buildings sector
• Relevant qualification in the construction, engineering, or surveying sectors (BSc / MSc / OND / HND / Degree, etc.)
• Knowledge of subsidence problems in the UK
• Experience in customer-facing roles with evident customer care skills
• Experience with virtual technology operating systems
• A full driving licence
• Money motivation is a plus

Duties

• Set weekly and daily activity and result targets and seek to exceed them
• Qualify new inbound opportunities Undertake online and in-person site visits
• Design projects Interpret site investigation, arborist and drain survey data to assist with producing detailed treatment designs
• Prepare pricing and quotation
• Follow up daily and accurately forecast expected order dates
• Input data in a timely manner to CRM system
• Ensure all orders received are ready for scheduling and delivery as quickly as possible
• Support with technical queries during delivery
• Support finance to collect cash from the client
• Liaise with complaint customers and perform complaint visits
• Follow company procedures
• Collect and act on feedback on the on site performance of your projects
• Contribute to sales process development
• Act as a flexible and proactive team member

Salary

Join us for a competitive base salary, generous commissions for top performers, exceptional earnings potential, comprehensive healthcare, pension, car allowance, and 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. In addition to base salary, an industry leading commission programme is available to all of our Area Managers with the opportunity to achieve £100k plus commission per financial year with over achieving sales targets per year.