Area Sales Manager Bathrooms and Showers

Mitchell Maguire Recruitment Ltd; North East; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction sales recruitment agency is seeking an Area Sales Manager to promote bathroom and shower products across the North East and Yorkshire. The ideal candidate will have field sales experience, particularly with plumbers merchants, and strong account management skills. This role offers a competitive salary, a substantial bonus, and a car allowance, with a mix of fieldwork and administrative tasks.

Benefits

£500 per month car allowance

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven field sales experience in relevant sectors.
• Experience selling into plumbers merchants or similar.
• Ambitious and dynamic personality with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Field sales promoting bathroom products.
• Account management with retail showroom customers.
• Focus on new business development and managing existing accounts.

Skills

Field sales experience

Account management skills

Relationship-building ability

Knowledge of bathroom products

Job description

Area Sales Manager Bathrooms and Showers

Job Title: Area Sales Manager Bathrooms and Showers

Industry Sector: Plumbers Merchants, Independent Bathroom specialists, Independent Retailers, Bathroom Showrooms, Merchants and DIY Stores

Area to be covered: North East & Yorkshire + CA & LA postcodes

Postcodes: NE, DH, SR, TS, DL, YO, HU, HG, JS, WF, HX, HD, CA & LA

Remuneration: £38,000-£45,000 + 20% Bonus

Benefits: £500 per month car allowance or hybrid car & full benefits

Role Overview

The Area Sales Manager Bathrooms and Showers will involve:

1. Field sales promoting taps, showers, accessories for bathrooms and kitchens
2. 90% of time selling into independent bathroom specialists, retailers & showrooms
3. A small portion of time attempting to win specifications with small housebuilders, local authorities, housing associations, architects, and interior designers
4. Managing an inherited area performing well against budget
5. Responsible for circa 400-500 retail showroom customers, with 80% of revenue from the top 120 customers
6. Focus on 30% new business development and 70% account management
7. Initial responsibility for approximately £1.8m
8. Implementing a 12-week visit plan based on customer value
9. Typically 4 days on the road and 1 day administrative work from home

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven field sales experience
• Experience selling into plumbers merchants (current employment in a plumbers merchant is considered)
• Strong account management skills and relationship-building ability
• Ambitious, dynamic, and hardworking personality
• Knowledge of showers, bathrooms, brassware, tapware, sanitaryware (preferred)
• Ability to develop a structured journey plan
• Autonomous, driven self-starter

About the Company

Established over 100 years ago, with 60+ UK employees and a turnover of circa £20m+, part of a larger group.

Mitchell Maguire specializes in Construction Sales Recruitment, focusing on roles within the building industry including plumbing, bathrooms, heating, kitchens, and more.

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