Area Sales Manager

Additional Resources; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established wood processing company in the United Kingdom is seeking an Area Sales Manager to develop sales across the Midlands region. The successful candidate will manage relationships with builders' merchants and implement sales strategies. Ideal for individuals with a strong sales management background in the timber or construction sectors. This role includes a competitive salary, company car, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car

Pension contribution

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in area sales management.
• Strong background in selling to builders' merchants.
• Flexibility to travel across the region with occasional overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Managing and expanding relationships with independent builders' merchants.
• Developing and executing sales plans to achieve targets.
• Monitoring sales performance and maintaining accurate records.

Skills

Sales Management

Account Management

Customer Relationship Management

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Area Sales Manager to join a well-established wood processing company supplying high-quality sawn timber and engineered wood products.

As an Area Sales Manager, you will be managing and developing sales across the Midlands region, focusing on both existing and new business opportunities within the building materials sector.

This field-based role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Managing and expanding relationships with independent builders' merchants and buying groups.
• Maintaining and growing an established customer base while generating new business opportunities.
• Developing and executing sales plans to achieve individual and company targets.
• Conducting regular customer visits and ensuring a high level of service and account management.
• Monitoring sales performance, reporting on activity, and maintaining accurate records through CRM systems.
• Planning effective sales journeys and managing your territory efficiently.

What We Are Looking For

• Previously worked as an Area Sales Manager, Sales Manager, Account Manager, Business development Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Field Sales Manager, Territory Sales Manager, Timber Sales Manager, Building Materials Sales Manager, Construction Sales Manager or in a similar role.
• Proven experience in area sales management, ideally within the timber, construction, or building materials industry.
• Strong background in selling to builders' merchants and experience working with buying groups or their members.
• Have account management and business development experience, with the ability to build long‑term relationships.
• Flexibility to travel across the region, including occasional overnight stays.
• Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company car
• Pension contribution.
• Supportive team culture and the chance to make a real impact within your territory.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving organisation and take your career to the next level!