Area Sales Manager – External

Raven Roofing Supplies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Job summary

Raven Roofing Supplies in Greater London is seeking an Area Sales Manager to lead sales across designated territories and product ranges. You will drive business growth through strategic client engagement, build key accounts, and expand market presence in London and surrounding areas.

The role requires proven sales success, industry knowledge, strong communication skills, and willingness to visit sites and meet clients.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales with a successful track record of meeting or exceeding targets.
• Knowledge of the roofing/materials industry and ability to spot market trends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Organised, proactive and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to attend site/client visits and work flexibly to meet targets.
• Valid driving licence with no insurance issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regional sales strategies to maximise revenue.
• Identify, target, and secure new business opportunities.
• Manage and develop the existing business development team.
• Analyse market trends and competitor activities to inform tactics.
• Collaborate with marketing to tailor regional campaigns.
• Provide regular feedback on sales performance to senior management.
• Utilise roofing sales experience to grow the London territory.

Skills

Sales experience

Industry knowledge

Excel

Communication skills

Independent worker

Driving licence

Tools

Excel

Job description

Raven Roofing Supplies is a market leader in the supply of roofing materials in the south, established in 1972, this family-owned business, thrives on supplying exceptional customer service. Join us to make a significant impact in our organisation and to advance your personal growth and career, in a company that is big enough to deliver but small enough to care.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Area Sales Manager to lead our sales initiatives across designated territories and product ranges. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving business growth through strategic client engagement, building key accounts, and expanding our market presence in London and the surrounding areas.

Duties

• Develop and implement regional sales strategies aligned with company objectives to maximise revenue growth.
• Identify, target, and secure new business opportunities through proactive outreach and relationship-building.
• Manage and develop the existing business development team.
• Analyse market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to inform sales tactics and product positioning.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create tailored campaigns that resonate with regional audiences.
• Provide regular feedback on sales performance, and strategic insights to senior management.
• This position would suit an applicant with existing roofing sales or a history of heavy side builders’ merchants.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales with a successful track record of meeting or exceeding targets.
• Knowledge of the industry or similar industries with ability to identify market trends and opportunities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages, particularly excel.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Organised, proactive, and capable of working independently within a fast-paced environment. This position is integral to our growth strategy and offers an engaging environment for professionals eager to make a significant impact within the organisation.
• Ability to work flexibly and to attend site / client visits to ensure targets are achieved.
• Valid driving licence & no insurance issues is essential.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent.

Salary negotiable, based on experience.

• Company car