Area Sales Manager

GCS Associates; Swindon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading builders merchant in Swindon is seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to drive sales by networking with house builders, contractors, and developers. This role involves proactive business development and understanding customer needs in the building supplies sector. The ideal candidate will have sales experience in the industry and excellent communication skills, with a salary ranging from £36,000 to £38,000 plus bonus and car allowance.

Benefits

Bonus

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in external sales with a focus on building materials.
• Ability to network with clients and understand their needs.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Manage business development activities and respond to market trends.
• Visit customers to support their building product needs.

Skills

Sales experience in building supplies

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Role

Area Sales Manager

Industry

Builders Merchants

Region

Swindon, Wiltshire

Salary

£36,000 - £38,000 (DOE) plus bonus, car allowance etc.

External Area Sales Manager required with sales experience in building supplies.

Working for a leading builders merchant, covering the Wiltshire region, the role is essentially selling into house builders, contractors and developers.

The Area Sales Manager role

As Area Sales Manager, you will effectively be the face of the business, proactively identifying and securing new business opportunities, networking with existing and prospective clients in order to develop a deep understanding of their project pipelines and material needs.

As well as managing all business development activities, you will strive to stay ahead of the curve with respect to market trends and competitor activity. This information will be used, alongside customer spend patterns, to drive sales across all categories and branches within the region.

As Area Sales Manager you'll spend the majority of your time out in the field visiting customers to understand and support their building products needs, no matter how big or small their project is. You will be an excellent communicator, preferably with existing contacts from within the industry.

You wi...