Area Sales Manager - Building Supplies

GCS Associates; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an External Sales Manager to cover Sunderland and Newcastle. This role involves managing accounts and pursuing new business opportunities in the construction supplies sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales drive, excellent communication skills, and a background in builders merchants. With a competitive salary and the potential for progression, this is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to make an impact in a respected company.

Benefits

Company Car

Performance Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in sales within the construction supplies or building materials sector.
• Strong sales drive and ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts and develop new business opportunities in the Sunderland and Newcastle areas.
• Provide excellent customer service and respond to customer needs.

Skills

Sales Experience

Customer Focus

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

Role: External Sales / Area Sales Manager

Location: An external role, Covering Sunderland, Newcastle and surrounding areas.

Sector: Building Materials / Construction Supplies / Timber Merchants

Package: £40,000 - £45,000 + Bonus + Car

We are looking for an External Sales Representative for our client with a network of branches across the UK who supply a vast range of timber, landscaping and building products to the construction sector.

• Account Management
• New Business Opportunities
• Covering Sunderland and Newcastle areas
• Monday - Friday
• Sales and Construction Supplies Experience
• Strong Sales Drive

This position requires someone who is really confident talking to people, understanding their needs and acting on this to provide sterling service to the customer. Attention to detail is also key. There are clear rewards within this company though - the right people can progress further and genuine talent will always be respected.

Dealing with many large sectors within the market but also targeting niches sectors, this a well respected and highly successful business. As an Area Sales Manager we are looking for someone with a Strong Sales drive and able to build long lasting relationships with customers and colleagues.

For this Area Sales Manager / External Sales role, a builders merchants background is required for this role so you can 'hit the ground running'. Sales experience is 100% required but this could be based on a previous internal or external role.

Key Attributes:

• Previous experience within a Sales role within the construction supplies / building materials sector e.g. builders merchants, timber merchants or distributor
• Customer focused
• Good communication and negotiation

Do you have experience within a relevant builders merchants? Do you have sales experience with building materials? Then please apply!!

For further information on this genuinely interesting sales role please apply online.