Area Sales Manager

On Target Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in sales roles is seeking an Area Sales Manager in Cardiff. The successful candidate will drive sales of natural ventilation products and work closely with consultants and contractors. Proven sales experience, ideally in the construction industry, is required. This role offers competitive salary and benefits including bonuses and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Salary £40k-£55k

Bonus £15k-£20k

25 Days Holidays plus Bank holidays

Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Company Car

Fuel Card

Training

Qualifications

• Experience in an external sales role, ideally aligned with the construction sector.
• Ability to develop connections with consultants and contractors.
• Proven background in generating new business.

Responsibilities

• Promote and sell the company’s range of natural ventilation products.
• Work closely with architects and contractors to specify products.
• Engage with M&E contractors and manage orders.

Skills

Sales Focus

Proven Sales Experience

Relationship Building

Project Variety

Learning & Proactivity

Job description

Overview

The Company: This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, financially secure, and highly respected family business renowned as a leader in the field of Grilles and Diffusers. The company is committed to excellence in every aspect of sales, service, and customer care. With a proven track record of expertise, product knowledge, and industry-leading service, they are a forward-thinking organisation that offers genuine opportunities for both professional growth and personal development. Our client is a trusted name and one of the UK’s leading manufacturers and designers of Grilles and Diffusers. Established over 50 years ago, the business has built a strong reputation, with the majority of its work coming from repeat customers and referrals from highly satisfied clients.

Benefits

• Salary £40k- £55k depending on experience
• £15k- £20k Bonus
• 25 Days Holidays plus Bank holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Company Car
• Fuel Card
• Training

The Role of Area Sales Manager

• Drive sales of Ventilation Systems – promote and sell the company’s range of natural ventilation products, including Hybrid NV solutions, dampers, window and roof systems, and ancillaries.
• Generate Specifications & Build Relationships – work closely with architects, M&E consultants, and contractors to specify products on key projects, particularly within the education sector.
• Secure & manage orders – engage with M&E contractors and main contractors to convert specifications into orders, manage the process, and ensure successful delivery.
• Meet sales targets – consistently achieve regional sales objectives by winning projects and maximising business opportunities.
• Maximise Customer Time & Coverage – spend the majority of time face-to-face with customers, with additional time working from home, as part of a collaborative national sales team.

The Ideal Person for the Area Sales Manager

• Sales Focus – promote and sell the company’s range of Natural Ventilation systems and Contract Louvres.
• Proven Sales Experience – must have experience in an external (field-based) sales role, ideally with some alignment to the construction route to market (consultants, contractors, or similar).
• Relationship Building – develop strong connections with consultants, contractors, and clients to drive specifications and secure orders.
• Project Variety – work across a broad mix of projects, with significant involvement in the education sector.
• Sales Experience & Growth Opportunity – proven background in an external sales role with the ability to generate new business, while benefiting from excellent prospects for learning, development, and long-term career success within a supportive team.
• Learning & Proactivity – a proactive, personable individual with the desire and aptitude to learn, seek out opportunities, and develop a successful career in sales.

If you think the role of Area Sales Manager is for you, apply now!

Consultant: Amanda Ellis

Email: [address redacted]

Tel no. [phone number redacted]

Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK.

About On Target

At On Target, we specialise in sales, technical and commercial jobs in the Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Commercial & Industrial Solutions sectors, enabling our consultants to become experts in their market sector. We place all levels of personnel, up to Director across the UK and internationally.