Area Sales Manager

Sig PLC; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier in site protection materials is seeking a dynamic Area Sales Manager to establish and retain new business relationships. The successful candidate will drive sales of core products, research and cultivate new accounts, and maintain strong customer relationships. This role demands proven sales experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to perform autonomously. The company offers a competitive salary, company car, holiday entitlements, and additional benefits, making it an ideal opportunity for driven sales professionals.

Benefits

Highly Competitive salary with annual pay award

Company Car/Allowance

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Great pension with SIG contributing up to 7.5%

Retail discounts via colleague portal

Cycle to Work scheme

Share Incentive Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience with strong commercial awareness.
• Self‑motivated and able to perform with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral.
• Strong organisational abilities and customer service orientation.
• Good numeracy, IT skills, and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of products and competitors (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain targeted accounts within your geographic patch.
• Drive sales of core products and spot opportunities for new products.
• Research, target, cultivate and open new accounts with profitable growth.
• Convert branch and supplier leads into orders; liaise closely with suppliers.
• Track projects and monitor competitor activity, reporting insights to line managers.
• Conduct external customer calls and maintain strong relationships.
• Use mandated CRM and platforms such as Showpad to keep pipelines current.

Skills

Sales experience

Commercial awareness

Self-motivated

Communication skills

Organisational abilities

IT skills

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic and driven Area Sales Manager to join our team at Ockwells. You ll establish and retain new business relationships, grow targeted accounts and partner with national accounts on larger projects. What you'll be doing:

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain targeted accounts within your geographic patch.
• Drive sales of core products and spot opportunities for new products.
• Research, target, cultivate and open new accounts with profitable growth.
• Convert branch and supplier leads into orders; liaise closely with suppliers.
• Track projects and monitor competitor activity, reporting insights to line managers.
• Conduct external customer calls and maintain strong relationships.
• Use mandated CRM and platforms such as Showpad to keep pipelines current.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience with strong commercial awareness.
• Self‑motivated and able to perform with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral.
• Strong organisational abilities and customer service orientation.
• Good numeracy, IT skills, and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of products and competitors (preferred).

Company Overview

Ockwells is a leading supplier of Temporary Site Protection materials from protective coverings for floors, kitchens, sanitary ware, stairs and doors to complementary internal/external solutions helping contractors protect highs‑spec finishes and keep projects on track through to handover. We also offer an innovative range of site safety products. SIG is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud, and valued. We welcome talent that reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Ockwells is part of the SIG Group.

Benefits

• Highly Competitive salary with annual pay award and excellent bonus scheme.
• Company Car/Allowance.
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays. Company closed during Christmas period.
• A great pension, with SIG contributing up to 7.5% and up to 4x life insurance.
• Money saving with retail discounts via colleague portal.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Share Incentive Scheme.