Area Sales Manager - Construction Materials - Home Counties

ZipRecruiter; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European manufacturer is seeking an Area Sales Manager for technical sales across the UK. This role involves managing sales activities, building relationships with stakeholders, and providing excellent customer service. The company offers a competitive salary, hybrid benefits, and a supportive culture for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-related bonus

Hybrid company car, phone, laptop

Comprehensive training and onboarding programme

Exposure to global sales meetings

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a technical sales or area sales manager role.
• Ability to engage with various stakeholders.
• Autonomous, proactive, and self-disciplined.

Responsibilities

• Promote technical product solutions to stakeholders.
• Track construction projects across stages.
• Deliver training and support to clients.

Skills

Communication

Project Following

Relationship Building

Technical Sales

Job description

Job Description

Area Sales Manager – Construction (Sanitary Wear)

About the Opportunity

A leading European manufacturer of high-quality sanitary solutions for public and commercial buildings is expanding its UK footprint. With a strong UK presence and consistent double-digit growth, the company is looking for ambitious Area Sales Managers to drive technical sales and business development across key regions.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a company committed to innovation, customer excellence, and long-term success in the healthcare, education, hospitality, and public infrastructure sectors.

Key Responsibilities

In this field-based role, you’ll take full ownership of your region, managing sales activity and supporting projects from initial design to completion. You will:

• Promote technical product solutions to architects, specifiers, M&E engineers, installers, contractors, and building owners
• Track and influence key construction projects across all stages, from specification through to delivery
• Provide product training and demonstrations to clients, distributors, and project stakeholders
• Grow and maintain a network of loyal professional distributors
• Deliver consistent business development activity and achieve sales targets in your assigned territory
• Plan, prioritise, and organise customer visits and project follow-ups
• Act as a technical advisor and trusted partner to clients across sectors

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking experienced and proactive professionals who enjoy selling high-spec technical products and building lasting relationships. The ideal candidate will:

• Have 3+ years' experience in a technical sales or area sales manager role (preferably in construction, plumbing, HVAC, or building materials)
• Be commercially driven with strong project-following skills and a customer-first approach
• Be confident engaging with a variety of stakeholders, including specifiers, installers, and procurement teams
• Demonstrate autonomy, initiative, and self-discipline in managing their region effectively
• Have excellent communication and presentation skills, both face-to-face and remotely
• Be technically curious and eager to learn through hands-on experience and training
• Possess a full UK driving licence and willingness to travel frequently within the region

Why Join Us?

• Competitive package with base salary and performance-related bonus
• Hybrid company car, phone, laptop, and necessary tools
• A comprehensive training and onboarding programme
• The chance to join a fast-growing team in a well-established international business
• Exposure to both UK and international sales activities, including annual global sales meetings
• A supportive, people-first company culture that values development and achievement

Regions Available:

• South Central (DT, SP, BH, SO, PO, GU, RH, BN)
• Home Counties (CV, NN, MK, SG, OX, HP, LU, AL, SN)
• South East (RM, SE, CR, BR, DA, ME, DT, TN)
• West London (RG, SL, UB, TW, KT, W, SW, SM)
• West Midlands (ST, TF, WV, WS, DY, B, WR, LD, HR, GL)

Location: Field-Based | Full-Time | Permanent

Recruitment Timeline

• Applications close: Friday, 13th June

Ready for your next career move in technical sales?

If you're passionate about building business and making an impact, we want to hear from you. Submit your CV and a brief cover letter to be considered.