Area Sales Manager - North West

ROCKWOOL North America; Uttoxeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction solutions provider is seeking an Area Sales Manager to expand their presence in the UK market. The role focuses on developing distributor relationships, promoting the Rockfon brand, and identifying new business opportunities. Ideal candidates will have commercial sales experience, familiarity with distribution channels, and strong CRM skills. The position offers a competitive salary, company car, and benefits including a commercial bonus scheme and generous leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary + company car

Commercial bonus scheme

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension (Aviva)

Westfield Health Cashback Scheme

Life Assurance (x3 salary)

Enhanced sick pay

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in construction sales is desirable.
• Ability to develop distributor relationships and identify new opportunities.
• Capable of market research and competitor analysis.

Responsibilities

• Promote the Rockfon brand to target groups.
• Develop business within the designated geographical area.
• Utilize sales tools to log all activities.

Skills

Proven commercial sales experience

Familiarity with distribution sales channels

Strong CRM skills

Creative problem-solving

IT proficiency (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Experience with technical/solution selling

Job description

Job Title: Area Sales Manager

Location:Field-based, North West
Division:Rockfon, part of the ROCKWOOL Group

Help Build a Better Future

At ROCKWOOL, we enrich modern living with innovative stone wool solutions that promote sustainability, comfort, and wellbeing. Rockfon, our acoustic solutions brand, creates quieter, healthier, and more beautiful spaces - from schools and offices to healthcare facilities and music halls.

We’re seeking an Area Sales Manager to grow our presence in the UK construction market by strengthening distributor relationships and identifying new business opportunities.

What you will be doing:

• Promoting the Rockfon brand to target groups
• Developing the Rockfon business within the designated geographical area
• Developing tactics and account plans to capitalise on market opportunities
• Working closely with the Specification team to realise the potential of ongoing and future projects
• Utilising Rockfon sales tools to log all activities (RockSell)
• Working closely with the Technical Services Team to ensure efficient and timely follow up of calculation requests
• Carrying out market research while maintaining competitor awareness
• Promoting and selling the technical details of the Rockfon product range while understanding legislation and its impact

What You Bring

• Proven commercial sales experience (construction experience desirable)
• Familiarity with distribution sales channels
• Strong CRM skills
• Creative problem-solving and proactive mindset
• IT proficiency (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, CRM)
• Experience with technical/solution selling advantageous

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + company car
• Commercial bonus scheme
• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company pension (Aviva)
• Westfield Health Cashback Scheme
• Life Assurance (x3 salary)
• Enhanced sick pay & cycle-to-work scheme

About ROCKWOOL

Founded in 1937 in Denmark, ROCKWOOL is the global leader in stone wool solutions, with 12,000+ employees in over 40 countries.
We are deeply committed to sustainability, contributing to 11 UN Sustainable Development Goals - including SDG 14:Life Below Water - through initiatives such as our One Ocean Foundation partnership.

Our Culture

At ROCKWOOL, diversity, inclusion, and collaboration are core values. With employees from 79 nationalities, we respect and value every individual.
Our business is guided byThe ROCKWOOL Way - built on ambition, responsibility, integrity, and efficiency.

Apply today to join us in improving living conditions for millions worldwide.

Closing Date: 31st January 2026