Area Sales Manager - External Wall Insulation (EWI)

PermaRock; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in construction is looking for an Area Sales Manager to drive growth in the East Midlands & East of England. This role involves specification sales, account management, and providing technical support to clients. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience in the construction industry and strong knowledge of external wall insulation (EWI). Competitive salary with benefits including commission and a company car.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Death in Service Life Assurance

Medicash

Qualifications

• At least 3 years specification sales experience in construction.
• Strong technical knowledge of EWI, renders, insulation, or façade systems.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Manage and grow existing customer accounts.
• Oversee projects from initial specification to completion.

Skills

Specification sales experience

Technical knowledge of EWI

Understanding of Building Regulations

Self-starter mindset

Job description

Overview

Area Sales Manager External Wall Insulation (EWI)

Location: East Midlands & East of England

Salary: Competitive + Commission + Company Car or Car Allowance, Laptop, Mobile Phone

Hours: 37 Hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Benefits: 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme, Death in Service Life Assurance 4x Annual Salary, Medicash

PermaRock Products Ltd (Part of the Sustainable Investments Ltd Group) is a trusted UK manufacturer and supplier of high-performance External Wall Insulation (EWI) and render systems.

With a strong reputation built on technical excellence, we support major new build, retrofit, and decarbonisation projects across the country.

Our solutions meet and exceed modern Building Regulations, with expert technical support provided at every stage.

We are growing and we re looking for a motivated, knowledgeable Area Sales Manager to join our dynamic team.

As our Area Sales Manager, you will be at the forefront of driving growth in the East Midlands & East of England region.

Your mission: To build strong relationships with contractors, specifiers, housing associations, Local Authorities, and installers, introducing and promoting our market-leading EWI systems by gaining specified status within tender documents and/or during the post tender detailed design process.

With a blend of business development, account management, and technical support, you will play a key role in both acquiring new projects and ensuring long-term customer success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sales & Business Development
  • Identify and secure new business opportunities in the EWI and façade markets.
  • Build and nurture strong relationships with contractors, architects, specifiers, and installers.
  • Gain specified status for PermaRock systems wherever possible.
  • Maximise sales potential across key sectors including retrofit, refurbishment, re-cladding and new build.
• Account Management
  • Manage and grow existing customer accounts.
  • Onboard and support quality-focused installer companies.
  • Deliver outstanding pre- and post-sales support.
• Market Intelligence
  • Stay up to date with trends, legislation, and competitor activity.
  • Understand and communicate the impact of Building Regulations, PAS2030/2035, and cladding legislation.
• Project & Specification Support
  • Oversee projects from initial specification through to completion.
  • Work closely with internal teams to ensure technical and compliance needs are met.
  • Align specifications with the latest legislative requirements.
• Reporting & CRM
  • Accurately manage pipeline, forecasts, and activities in CRM.
  • Provide regular reports and market feedback to the management team.

In order to be successful in this role you must have:

• At least 3 years specification sales experience in the construction industry-ideally facades or EWI.
• Strong technical knowledge of EWI, renders, insulation, or façade systems.
• Solid understanding of Building Regulations, PAS2030/2035, and cladding remediation standards.
• A self-starter mindset with the ability to manage your own territory and deliver results.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to recruiting the best person for this post.

We will ensure fair and equal opportunities for all potential and existing employees. This relates to Gender, Marital status, Family status, Age, Race, Sexual orientation, and religious belief.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on APPLY today!

No agencies please.