Area Manager

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in ground engineering is seeking an Area Manager to facilitate new business and enhance client relationships. The role entails problem-solving in client engagements and delivering innovative ground improvement solutions. Ideal candidates are experienced in construction, have strong customer care skills, and are driven to exceed targets, with the potential for significant earnings through commissions.

Benefits

Generous commission scheme

Comprehensive healthcare

Pension scheme

Car allowance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years in the construction industry, ideally in residential buildings.
• Experience with virtual technology and customer-facing roles.
• Knowledge of UK subsidence problems.
• Full driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Set and exceed weekly and daily activity targets.
• Conduct online and in-person site visits.
• Interpret survey data for treatment designs.
• Ensure timely order scheduling and customer follow-ups.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Customer care skills

Communication

Sales-driven

Education

BSc / MSc / OND / HND / Degree in construction, engineering, or surveying

Job description

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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:

• 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

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.