Area Sales Manager

Jayfair Recruitment Solutions Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to drive growth in Northern England's construction and infrastructure sectors. The ideal candidate will manage and grow sales, build long-term relationships with contractors, and lead bids and tenders. Competitive salary up to £58,000 along with a 15% bonus, company car, and pension are offered. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with a background in project-based sales within the industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

15% bonus

Company car

Company pension

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a field-based sales role within construction or water infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of project-based sales involving long-cycle projects.
• Experience managing relationships with Tier 1 contractors and utility providers.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow sales within the Northern region.
• Build strong commercial relationships in the infrastructure sector.
• Lead the sales element of bids and tenders.

Skills

Field-based sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive Area Sales Manager to drive growth across their Northern region within the construction and infrastructure sectors (water, power & gas).

As a key representative for a leading manufacturer supplying into major water projects—including AMP8 programmes—you will build, maintain, and develop strong commercial relationships with water companies, Tier 1 contractors, and key subcontractors. This role combines strategic account management with hands-on business development and project involvement.

Overview

Responsibilities

• Sales & Business Development
  • Manage and grow sales within the defined geographic region (Chester to York and south to Sheffield).
  • Identify, develop, and convert new business opportunities with contractors, water companies, and project partners.
  • Promote the company’s full product offering to new and existing clients, ensuring alignment with project requirements and specifications.
• Account & Relationship Management
  • Maintain strong, long-term relationships with Tier 1 contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and water companies.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for all regional customers, delivering high levels of service and technical support.
  • Conduct regular site visits, customer meetings, and project reviews to ensure satisfaction and identify upsell or cross-sell opportunities.
• Project & Bid Involvement
  • Lead the sales element of bids and tenders, working closely with internal teams (technical, commercial, and operations) to prepare accurate proposals.
  • Monitor progress and pipelines for infrastructure programmes.
  • Interpret project documentation, specifications, and drawings to ensure correct product selection and design alignment.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in a field-based sales role within construction, water infrastructure, or related industrial sectors.
• Strong understanding of project-based sales, ideally involving long-cycle projects, frameworks, or capital delivery programmes
• Experience managing relationships with Tier 1 contractors, subcontractors, or utility providers.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a large region independently.
• Full UK driving licence

Compensation & Benefits

• In return for the right candidate our client is offering a competiitve basic salary of up to £58,000, 15% bonus, company car (hybrid), company pension and the opportunity for development