Area Sales Manager, New Build Residential (NBR)

JR United Kingdom; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

JR United Kingdom is seeking an Area Sales Manager for the New Build Residential sector in the Northeast. The role involves business development with housing builders and contractors, focusing on the implications of building regulations and providing technical solutions. With a competitive salary based on experience and benefits including a company car and bonuses, this position is ideal for a motivated sales professional looking to excel in a dynamic industry.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus scheme

Company car with fuel card

Mobile phone, tablet, and laptop

Annual leave – 25 days and bank holidays

Health Assured - Employee Assistance Programme

Employee referral scheme

Quarterly Volution Values Award

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of strong commercial and sales skills.
• Experience within M&E, electrical wholesale, or similar technical industries.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and CRM tools.

Responsibilities

• Focus on sales through technical and product solutions.
• Manage key accounts using company CRM.
• Achieve and exceed yearly budgets.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Technical Sales

Account Management

Business Development

Education

Higher Education or Relevant Training

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM Software

Job description

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Area Sales Manager, New Build Residential (NBR), sunderland, tyne and wear

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Client:

Vent-Axia

Location:

sunderland, tyne and wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Title: Area Sales Manager, New Build Residential, Northeast (Building / Mechanical)

Location on patch - Region includes postcodes NE, DH, DL, TS, CA, LA, BB, PR, FY, SR

Reporting to: Northern Regional Sales Director – New Build Residential

Package: Salary dependent on experience, quarterly bonuses. Company Car/ allowance, pension, 25 days annual leave.

Vent-Axia, part of Volution Group plc, improves the indoor environment by providing ventilation solutions. The majority of Vent-Axia's sales are in the UK, primarily through electrical wholesalers, contractors, developers and DIY retailers.

Job profile:

The Area Sales Manager, New Build Residential – Northeast, will have responsibility for the development ofsales with nominated Housing Builders / Developers, Off-Site Manufacturers / PUC Manufacturers, Main Contractors, M&E Consultants, M&E Contractors, Student Accommodation and Care Home Developers, using the current Building Regulations and SAP requirements.

Experience of working with either M&E Contractors/ Consultants, Electrical Wholesale, or Housing Builders / Developers would be desirable. Building Regulations training will be provided, as well as supporting with harvesting relationships with M&E Consultants, M&E Contractors, and Mechanical Engineers as needed.

You will have proven business development experience, and have outstanding communication and presentation skills.

As an Area Sales Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Focusing your sales approach through technical solutions, product solutions, VE solutions and CPD communications, educating the customer base on the implications of current building regulations and SAP requirements.
• To manage your key accounts base utilizing fully the company CRM package to maximum effect.
• To deliver mutually agreed general and personal objectives/expectations as outlined with management.
• Ensure your area achieves and exceeds budgets set each year.
• Sign two new house builders during the financial year and re-sign agreements that expire.
• Present one CPD every other month.
• Attend industry functions such as CIBSE Dinners when required.
• Follow all opportunities from “cradle to grave” – specification to order.
• Regular communications with your Distribution, Social Housing & Commercial / Industrial team members and share beneficial information.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by your RSD.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• 3-5 years of strong commercial and sales skills, business development and account management experience.
• Based within the region – North East. Newcastle and Middleborough desirable.
• Experience within M&E, electrical wholesale, or Housing Builders/ Developers industry or similar technical/manufacturing industry (HVAC, Ventilation) would be desirable, training provided.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to build long term relationships.
• Strong technical skills. Can grasp technical issues and can deliver solutions to suit the customers’ needs.
• Understanding of building regulations desirable, training provided.
• Ability to plan and organise sales activities, and administrative tasks.
• Confident using software including Microsoft TEAMS, CRM, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Measure their own performance and takes full responsibility for results in their area.
• Driver’s License.

What we can offer you:

• Salary dependent on experience.
• Quarterly bonus scheme
• Company car with fuel card/ Car Allowance (Terms apply).
• Mobile phone, tablet, and laptop
• Annual leave – 25 days and bank holidays
• Health Assured -Employee Assistance Programme
• Boostworks - Discount/ cashback platform - supermarkets and retailers
• Employee referral scheme - receive up to £500
• Quarterly Volution Values Award - receive £100 if nominated!

You can learn more about us here; https://www.vent-axia.com/

Equal opportunities: All current employees and potential employees are provided equal employment opportunities by Volution Group Plc.

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