Area Sales Manager

ROCKWOOL North America; Uttoxeter; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading stone wool solutions firm is seeking an Area Sales Manager to drive sales in the North West of the UK. In this field-based role, you will promote the brand, develop relationships with key distributors, and collaborate with teams to achieve growth targets. Ideal candidates will have strong sales experience in the construction sector and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, a company car, and various benefits, including an enhanced sick pay scheme and life assurance.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Grade 2 Company Car

Commercial Bonus Scheme

30 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Company Pension Scheme (Aviva)

Westfield Health Cashback Scheme

Life Assurance 4x annual salary

Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry, ideally selling technical or solution-based products.
• Strong IT skills in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and CRM systems.
• A proven sales track record with the ability to engage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Promote the ROCKWOOL brand to key groups.
• Develop tactics and account plans for market opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Commercial team for project success.

Skills

Sales success

Confident communication

Negotiation skills

Strong IT skills

Tools

CRM systems

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Title: Area Sales Manager

Location: Field‑based, covering the North West of the UK

Ready to help build a better future for generations to come?

In a fast‑moving world, we all share a responsibility to shape a better future. At ROCKWOOL, we’re committed to improving modern life through innovative, sustainable stone wool solutions. Join us and help build a world that works for generations to come.

Your Future Team:

Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, you will join a driven, collaborative team focused on making ROCKWOOL products and systems the preferred choice across the UK construction market. You’ll strengthen existing partnerships while actively developing new relationships with key distributors.

What you will be doing:

• Promoting the ROCKWOOL brand to key groups
• Reporting directly to the Regional Sales Manager and contributing to strategic initiatives and the UK sales budget
• Owning the region by developing tactics and account plans to maximise market opportunities across target customers, segments, key accounts and major projects
• Collaborating with the ROCKWOOL UK Commercial team to ensure smooth and timely handover of key projects and contractor relationships
• Working closely with the Technical Services Team to manage calculation requests and following up to ensure successful customer outcomes
• Understanding and promoting the full ROCKWOOL product range, including technical details and relevant legislation
• Using, presenting and updating key ROCKWOOL sales tools such as Rocksell, and Rockinsight
• Achieving business growth targets aligned to personal objectives and the wider UKI Sales team budget
• Conducting market research to support business insight and decision‑making
• Maintaining strong competitor awareness and sharing relevant intelligence
• Logging and updating all quotations using distribution project support forms and the Rocksell system, in partnership with the Inside Sales team

What you bring:

• Experience in the construction industry, ideally selling technical or solution‑based products through a specification‑led process
• Strong IT skills, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and CRM systems
• Confident communication skills, enabling you to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• A proven track record of sales success
• Knowledge of distribution channels and how to navigate them effectively
• Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and build lasting relationships

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Grade 2 Company Car
• Commercial Bonus Scheme
• 30 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Company Pension Scheme (Aviva)
• Westfield Health Cashback Scheme
• Life Assurance 4x annual salary
• Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme

Who we are

ROCKWOOL are a global leader in stone wool solutions, transforming volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products since 1937. With over 12,000 employees and 51 manufacturing sites in more than 40 countries, our mission is to harness the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.

Sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We actively support 11 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and champion ocean health through partnerships with the One Ocean Foundation and the Denmark SailGP Team.

We are proud of our diverse and inclusive culture, representing 79 nationalities worldwide. At ROCKWOOL, everyone is valued and respected. Our culture – The ROCKWOOL Way – is built on ambition, responsibility, integrity and efficiency.

Interested?
Ready to make a real impact and help improve living conditions for millions worldwide? Click "Apply" above and join us in shaping a better, more sustainable future.

Closing Date: 15th February 2026