Area Sales Manager – Building Products – Northern England (5420)

SRS Recruitment Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of building envelope products is seeking an Area Sales Manager for Northern England. This role requires a strong knowledge of the construction supply chain and focuses on developing customer relationships and maximizing sales growth. The ideal candidate will have a sales track record in the Builders Merchant sector and excellent communication skills. The package includes a competitive salary up to £45k, OTE of £85k, company car or mileage allowance, and additional benefits.

Benefits

Company car or mileage allowance

Pension scheme

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Laptop

Mobile phone

Qualifications

• Track record of sales in the UK Builders Merchant and Distributor sector.
• Valid UK driver's licence.
• Proven experience in managing a geographical sales area.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with key customers and manage sales pipeline.
• Proactively canvass for new business and maintain customer relationships.
• Ensure effective communication and resolution of customer queries.

Skills

Sales through Builders Merchant and Distributor sector

Excellent communication skills

IT skills (MS Office & Outlook)

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Area Sales Manager – Building Products – Northern England

Are you interested in joining a long-established and highly regarded supplier of building envelope products?

The Company

As a leading supplier of building envelope products, our Client is best known for innovation, quality, and reliability. Their success is built on placing the customer at the heart of everything they do.

This is a rare opportunity to become part of a dynamic sales team focused on business growth and activation, where your contribution will play a vital role in continuing our journey of innovation and success.

The Role

Reporting to: Sales Director

Working with the stakeholders in the business and the wider market, you will be responsible for developing relationships with key customers including Specialist Distributors, National Builders Merchants and Independent Merchants, maximising sales through new business growth and margin enhancement.

Essential Duties

• Maintaining and developing the sales pipeline, to include accurate reporting against the sales plan.
• Maintaining and developing relationships with existing and new customers.
• Identifying and prospecting contractors, sub-contractors and developers to serve through established distribution. From supplied ABI leads and your own market intelligence.
• Proactively canvassing new business, direct & in-direct
• Creation & ownership of area accounts, account planning and execution
• Tracking of market trends through competitor intelligence and customer feedback.
• Working with the internal business stakeholders in Marketing, Customer Service & Technical to ensure sector awareness.
• Ensure all customer queries are handled appropriately and monitored through resolution.
• Timely transfer of all customer-related information, including though not exclusively – Pricing, Stock holding, Competitor activity, forthcoming changes

Essential Knowledge and Experience required

In order to be successful in this role, you’ll need a strong knowledge of the construction supply chain, experience in managing your own geographical area and the ability to work as part of a dedicated field-based team.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A track record of sales through the Builders Merchant and Distributor sector in the UK.
• A UK drivers’ licence
• Competent IT skills are required, will need to know how to use MS Office & Outlook
• Previous experience utilising a CRM
• Good communication skills with a friendly approach are needed
• The ability to work under pressure with excellent attention to detail is a must
• A high degree of professionalism and a good understanding of contractor and merchant relationships is required, with the ability to communicate at each of these levels where necessary.

This role offers the successful Candidate the opportunity to join a highly regarded and ambitious company where success is rewarded.

Location/Area

Northern England

Salary

Up to £45k basic DOE, with exceptional rewards package with OTE of £85k

Package

Company Car or recompense/ mileage allowance for own car used, company pension scheme, 24 days holiday (+ bank holidays), laptop, mobile phone