Area Sales Executive

Keystone Group; Luton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Contributory Pension

Life Assurance

Healthcare Cashback Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Employee Recognition awards

Enhanced Family Friendly policies

Job summary

Keystone Lintels, part of the Keystone Group, is seeking an Area Sales Executive to drive sales across the assigned territory in the UK. You will visit builders' merchants, builders and trade customers to promote products and build strong relationships with key accounts.

You will champion safety, deliver excellent service, and identify opportunities to expand market share through proactive account development and product launches. A driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, account management or customer service.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Visit builders' merchants, builders and trade customers to promote and sell Keystone products across your territory.
• Develop strong customer relationships through regular engagement and trusted advice.
• Drive sales growth by identifying opportunities to increase product penetration and expand existing accounts.
• Promote new products, support launches and maximise sales opportunities with customers.
• Identify, develop and secure new stockists and customers within your territory.
• Maintain accurate customer records, sales activity and visit reports using the company CRM system.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Customer service

Strong communication

Organisation

Driving licence

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, driven and customer focused Area Sales Executive to join the Keystone Lintels team, where you will be responsible for developing strong relationships with builders' merchants, builders, and other trade customers, promoting our product range, and driving sales growth across your assigned territory. Working closely with both existing and prospective customers, you will identify new business opportunities, maximise sales within established accounts, and increase brand awareness in the marketplace. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a successful sales career within the construction and building materials industry while making a direct contribution to the company's continued growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Champion Health & Safety by following company policies, promoting safe working practices and supporting a positive safety culture.
• Visit builders’ merchants, builders and trade customers to promote and sell company products across your territory.
• Develop strong customer relationships through regular engagement, excellent service and trusted advice.
• Drive sales growth by identifying opportunities to increase product penetration and expand existing accounts.
• Promote new products, support product launches and maximise sales opportunities with customers.
• Identify, develop and secure new stockists and customers within your assigned territory.
• Maintain accurate customer records, sales activity and visit reports using the company CRM system.
• Manage enquiries, quotations and sales opportunities to maximise conversion and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer feedback to support business growth and development.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

Success in this role comes from combining strong communication skills with a customer-focused approach and a drive to achieve results. You’ll be someone who enjoys building positive relationships, delivering excellent service and taking a proactive approach to identifying opportunities. With the ability to stay organised, manage priorities and maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment, you’ll be motivated to contribute, develop your skills and make a positive impact as part of a supportive team.

You will also demonstrate:

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service and relationship management skills, with the ability to build trust and maintain positive relationships with customers and colleagues.
• A self-motivated and positive mindset, with the resilience and determination to deliver results.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in sales, account management or customer service would be advantageous, although not essential.
• A full clean UK driving licence is essential for this role.
• An interest in construction, building materials or the merchant sector would be beneficial.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A supportive, values-driven and inclusive working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 33 days annual leave, increasing with service.
• Contributory Pension.
• Life Assurance.
• Healthcare Cashback Plan.
• Enhanced Family Friendly policies.
• Additional employee benefits including, access to our Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Discount Scheme, Employee Recognition awards, Employee Assistance Programme.

A Bit About Us

For more than three decades, the Keystone Group has grown to become one of the UK and Ireland’s largest family-owned construction product manufacturers. Driven by a relentless focus on innovation and customer excellence, the Group employs over 2,000 employees across 28 sites, supplying cutting‑edge building solutions to growing markets in the UK & Ireland, Europe, Australia and North America. Its portfolio includes market‑leading brands in the steel, light & environmental and timber sectors.

Keystone Lintels is part of Keystone Group and is proud to lead the way in steel lintel design, production and service. Keystone Lintels has dedicated technical teams that provide customers with solutions for their complex project needs. Production facilities in Derbyshire, England and Cookstown, Northern Ireland enable Keystone Lintels to provide a fast and efficient service to its extensive network of merchant partners across the UK and Ireland.