Area Sales Manager

FEM Logistics; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Branch Sales Manager to lead their Eastern Trade Branch Network. This role emphasizes building strong relationships with local trade professionals and maximizing sales across the region. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits including a company car and healthcare plan, this position offers a fantastic opportunity for career growth. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in business development and a passion for customer service. Join a forward-thinking company that values its employees and supports their professional journey.

Benefits

Company Car

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance (3x Salary)

25 Days Holiday

Employee Discounts

Comprehensive Training

Pension Plan

Colleague Referral Programme

Share Save Scheme

Christmas Shutdown

Qualifications

• Proven success in field-based business development and management roles.
• Ability to deliver sales presentations and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Build strategic relationships with trade customers to drive sales.
• Identify new customer opportunities and collaborate with the commercial team.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Management

Customer Service

Negotiation Skills

Commercial Awareness

Education

Experience in Trade or Retail Management

Full Valid Driving License

Job description

ROLE:

Branch Sales Manager

HOURS:

44 per Week - Permanent Role

SALARY:

up to £40,000 basic salary per year

BONUS/OTE:

Realistic total earning potential of up to £50,000 per year

BENEFITS:

Plus company car, Bonus, Healthcare Cash Plan, 3x Salary Life Assurance, High Street Discounts, Staff Discount

BASE:

Covering our Eastern Branches

Eurocell is a stock market listed Plc and the market leader for uPVC products within the building industry. We value our people highly and are looking for great team players to grow with us.

• Our Trade Branch Network roles offer numerous benefits, including:
• A Christmas shutdown period
• Occasional Saturdays on a rota basis
• Branches close at 4:30pm during weekdays
• Free Healthcare plan for all employees
• Industry-leading induction and training programs
• Opportunities for career growth and progression

Our Trade Branch Network provides genuine opportunities to make a difference and many career pathways within Eurocell.

We are recruiting a Branch Sales Manager for our award-winning Trade Branch Network. This field-based role covers our Eastern branches, focusing on maximizing sales and managing branches across the region. The role involves developing relationships with local trade professionals and companies, requiring a comprehensive understanding of NPI and the building trade sector.

What Our Branch Sales Managers Do

• Build strategic relationships with trade customers to support their business growth and drive profitable sales in the region
• Identify and develop new customer opportunities
• Collaborate with the commercial team to grow the business
• Ensure correct setup of cash and credit terms following company policies
• Work with branch teams to exceed targets
• Expand professional installer customer base
• Deliver exceptional customer service
• Promote Eurocell products confidently
• Launch new products successfully to trade customers
• Engage in sales initiatives and upselling opportunities
• Utilize customer data to enhance sales efforts
• Monitor local market and competitor activity

Requirements for Our Branch Sales Managers

• A full valid driving license
• Proven success in field-based business development and trade staff management
• Experience in management roles within trade, builders merchant, retail, glazing, or UPVC sectors
• Commercial awareness, negotiation skills, and understanding of profit margins
• Ability to deliver sales presentations to diverse customers
• Passion for customer service and achieving targets
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for business growth
• Ability to work under pressure

What We Offer

• Competitive salary up to £40,000
• Company car and bonus
• 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays (~33 days total)
• Free Healthcare plan
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity benefits
• Life Assurance (3x salary)
• Christmas shutdown
• Share Save Scheme options
• Pension Plan and employee discounts
• Retail discounts and comprehensive training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Colleague Referral Programme
• Opportunities for career progression

We may close this vacancy early, so early application is encouraged. We do not consider agency applications outside our PSL unless for exceptional candidates or specific expertise. Please refer to our agency policy on our careers page.