Area Sales Manager – Blinds & Shutters

Mitchell Maguire; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputed construction sales consultancy is seeking an Area Sales Manager for Blinds & Shutters based in Plymouth. The role involves managing and growing existing accounts while developing new business in the home furnishings sector, particularly within independent retail channels. Ideal candidates will have field sales experience and a passion for sales, alongside relevant industry knowledge. A competitive remuneration package is offered, including commission and a hybrid company car.

Benefits

Hybrid company car

Commission ranging from £5,000 to £10,000

Qualifications

• Must have field sales experience selling direct to the trade.
• Ideally from the home furnishing sector.
• Preferably sold blinds, shutters, curtains, fabrics, etc.

Responsibilities

• Sell a range of blinds and home furnishings.
• Manage existing customers while generating new business.
• Grow area sales from £350,000 to £750,000.

Skills

Field sales experience

Experience in home furnishing sector

Planning own diary

Drive and enthusiasm

Job description

Area Sales Manager – Blinds & Shutters

Job Title: Area Sales Manager – Blinds & Shutters

Industry Sector: Home Furnishings, Fabrics, Drapery, Curtains, Upholstery, Blinds, Cushions, Wall Coverings, Shutters, Interior Building Products, Independent Retailers, Retail Showrooms, Installers, Contractors, Sub-Contractors, Blind & Shutter Installers, Blind & Shutter Contractors, Trade Sales, Area Sales Manager, Business Development Manager

Area to be covered: South West

Remuneration: £39,000 + £5,000-£10,000 commission

Benefits: Hybrid company car & benefits

The role of the Area Sales Manager – Blinds & Shutters will involve:

* Field sales position selling a range of blinds and home furnishings

* Selling into independent retailers and direct to the trade via: shutter & blind installers, contractors, independent one man bands and sub-contractors

* Will a inherit a well-established area currently turning over circa £350,000

* Tasked with growing to the area to £750,000 over the next few years

* Customers vary in size from £1,000-£20,000 turnover

* Inheriting 150 customers on patch

* Will be expected to generate new business however the majority of your time will be spent managing existing customers

The ideal applicant will be Area Sales Manager – Blinds & Shutters with:

* Must have field sales experience selling direct to the trade (not B2C or to the public)

* Ideally from the home furnishing sector

* Preferably sold; blinds shutters, curtains, fabrics, upholstery, wall coverings etc.

* Must be able to plan your own diary

* Genuine hunger and tenacity

* Friendly team player with drive and enthusiasm

Mitchell Maguire is a specialist Construction Sales Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Sales Jobs, Construction sales vacancies and Specification sales positions within: Home Furnishings, Fabrics, Drapery, Curtains, Upholstery, Blinds, Cushions, Wall Coverings, Shutters, Interior Building Products, Independent Retailers, Retail Showrooms, Installers, Contractors, Sub-Contractors, Blind & Shutter Installers, Blind & Shutter Contractors, Trade Sales, Area Sales Manager, Business Development Manager

Job Info

Job Title:

Company:

Mitchell Maguire

Location:

Posted:

Jul 29th 2025

Closes:

Aug 29th 2025

Sector:

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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