Area Sales Manager

HR GO Recruitment; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Area Sales Manager to oversee existing accounts and pursue new business in the Midlands. The ideal candidate will have extensive sales experience in the construction industry and proven negotiation skills. You will manage customer relationships and develop new business connections while working from home, ensuring effective use of your time. This role provides an opportunity to enhance your career and contribute significantly to the company's growth.

Qualifications

• Extensive sales and specification experience in the construction industry.
• Proven ability to secure specifications and negotiate effectively.
• Ability to plan daily, weekly, and monthly activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance customer relationships.
• Develop new business relationships with contractors.
• Evaluate and follow up on identified projects.
• Conduct customer visits to assess business potential.

Skills

Self-motivated

Organised

Sales experience in construction

Negotiation skills

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Job Specification

Job Title: Area Sales Manager (Field-based)

Location: East and West Midlands

Hours: Monday-Friday

Salary: NEG DOE

My client is currently looking for a field-based account manager to look after existing business and follow up on leads for new business. You will work from home and cover the Midlands area, planning your daily, weekly, and monthly activities to help you achieve your targets. The ideal candidate will have a background in supplying the construction industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Relationship Management: Manage and enhance customer relationships, maximising potential accounts.
• Develop new business relationships with main contractors and end clients, ensuring effective communication of product benefits.
• Project Management: Evaluate, quote, and follow up on identified projects until a WIN or LOSE status is reached.
• Conduct customer visits based on new inquiries and assess their business potential.
• Technical Knowledge: Develop and maintain a comprehensive technical knowledge of the product range to enhance sales potential.
• Stay updated on competitor activity and report back for strategic decision-making.
• Sales Tracking: Manage forecasted sales/project lists weekly to monitor performance and opportunities.
• Utilise the Salesforce CRM system to track opportunities within the assigned geographical region, ensuring all key stakeholders are engaged.

Key Skills & Experience

• Self‑motivated, organised, and able to plan effectively.
• Enthusiastic, passionate, and dedicated to delivering results efficiently.
• Extensive sales and specification experience in the construction industry.
• Proven ability to secure specifications, negotiate effectively, and maintain profit margins.