AREA SALES MANAGER

F P Herting & Son PLC; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

F P Herting & Son PLC is seeking an Area Sales Manager to develop our business across West Sussex, East Sussex, Hampshire and Dorset. You will take ownership of your territory, manage existing accounts and identify new opportunities to drive sales and growth.

The role requires proven sales experience in construction/building materials, strong communication and negotiation skills, and a proactive, self-motivated approach with ability to travel across the region. A UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in the construction/building materials sector.
• Track record of winning new business and developing existing accounts.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated and results-driven approach.
• Strong commercial awareness with ability to manage a territory independently.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.

Responsibilities

• Developing and growing sales across the designated territory.

Skills

Sales experience

Construction industry knowledge

New business development

Account management

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

Driving licence

Job description

Territory: West Sussex, East Sussex, Hampshire & Dorset

Are you an ambitious sales professional with experience in the construction or building materials industry? Are you passionate about building customer relationships, developing new business and driving sales growth?

We’re looking for a motivated and commercially focused Area Sales Manager to develop our business across West Sussex, East Sussex, Hampshire and Dorset.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who knows the industry, understands the market and has the drive to build strong relationships and maximise sales opportunities.

THE ROLE

You’ll take ownership of your territory, managing existing customer accounts while identifying and securing new business opportunities.

• Developing and growing sales across the designated territory.
• Winning new business and building relationships with prospective customers.
• Managing and strengthening relationships with existing customers.
• Promoting our products and identifying opportunities to increase sales.
• Achieving sales targets and contributing to business growth.
• Keeping up to date with market trends, competitor activity and new opportunities.
• Planning customer visits and managing your territory effectively.

ABOUT YOU

• Proven sales experience within the construction or building materials industry.
• A track record of winning new business and developing existing accounts.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, self-motivated and results-driven approach.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to manage a territory independently.
• A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel throughout the region.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Someone who is passionate about sales, thrives on building relationships and is motivated to grow a territory. You’ll be confident identifying opportunities, developing long-term partnerships and delivering results.