Area Sales Manager

About Holcim

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.

Since 1858, we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.

Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

Holcim UK Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring

• Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety

• We care about you and your family. That’s why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.

• Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.

• Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.

• Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad

• Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace

• Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products

The Opportunity

Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for building strong relationships and driving business growth? Join our dedicated Asphalt team at Holcim, where you’ll take charge of your own sales territory in the North West.

In this exciting role, you’ll not only manage and grow key accounts but also spearhead new business opportunities, all while developing and executing a winning sales strategy.

Your efforts will directly contribute to achieving ambitious sales targets and maximising margins, ensuring our presence in the market continues to thrive.

What you'll be doing

• You'll help shape our strategic direction by developing business plans and accurate forecasts, and identifying key accounts and market opportunities.
• You’ll play a key role in implementing sales and marketing campaigns, generating and following up on leads, and promoting our full product range to meet and exceed targets.
• Keeping our customer records up-to-date, resolving complaints effectively, and coordinating with our Credit Services and Sales teams will be part of your daily routine to ensure smooth operations.
• Your ability to build and nurture strong interpersonal relationships will enhance our profile within the industry and foster new business opportunities.

Who you are

• You’re a natural relationship builder, with experience in business development.
• You thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and enjoy working collaboratively across teams.
• You can spot commercial opportunities and turn them into long-term partnerships.
• You’re confident in negotiation and problem-solving, ensuring customer needs are met while driving business success.
• You bring strong communication and interpersonal skills, making you a trusted partner to both internal and external stakeholders.
• You enjoy the challenge of meeting sales targets and thrive on generating and following up on leads to drive success.

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.