Area Sales Manager

Courtney Smith; Ringway; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drainage systems provider seeks an experienced Area Sales Manager to promote linear and channel drainage systems across North West England. The ideal candidate will have a background in civil engineering or drainage sales, with strong technical knowledge and experience working with contractors. Competitive salary, company car options, and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Choice of premium company car (BMW/Mercedes) or car allowance

25 days holiday + stats (rising to 30 with service)

Company pension

Qualifications

• Experienced sales professional with a background in Civils or Drainage.
• Strong knowledge of the civil engineering and construction sectors.
• Experience working with contractors on major projects.

Responsibilities

• Promote a full range of linear and channel drainage systems.
• Sell directly to civil engineers and contractors.
• Work closely with civils merchants for project fulfilment.

Skills

Civil engineering background

Technical background

Project-focused, solution-selling approach

Knowledge of civils merchant network

Job description

Overview

Location: North West - Covering Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire, and North Wales

Are you an experienced sales professional with a background in Civils or Drainage? Do you enjoy working on complex, project-based solutions across a wide range of sectors? If so, this could be the role for you.

The Company

Our client is a European market leader in the design and manufacture of drainage systems, with a long-standing reputation for innovation and quality. With significant investment plans and a strong UK presence, they're looking to strengthen their team with a high-calibre sales professional in the North West.

The Role

As Area Sales Manager, you will be responsible for promoting a full range of linear and channel drainage systems. Typical projects include car parks, sports facilities, airports, and major road schemes.

You will sell directly to:

• Civil Engineers
• Civil / Main Contractors
• Groundworkers

You'll also work closely with national and independent civils merchants (e.g., Keyline, Burdens, Huws Gray, JDP) to ensure smooth back-selling and project fulfilment. This is a highly successful and well-performing territory.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• A background in civil engineering, drainage, or construction-related sales
• Technical background
• Experience working with contractors on major projects
• Strong knowledge of the civils merchant network
• A project-focused, solution-selling approach rather than a purely transactional sales style
• Experience working for a civils merchant and selling into contractors could also be of interest if you've made the transition to field sales
• The manager is open-minded and looking for someone who brings energy, ambition, and relevant industry knowledge

What’s on Offer

• Competitive basic salary
• Choice of premium company car (BMW/Mercedes) or option of car allowance
• Laptop, phone, and other tools of the trade
• 25 days holiday + stats (rising to 30 with service)
• Company pension