Area Sales Manager - Paints & Coatings

Mitchell Maguire; Fenny Stratford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy in the construction sector seeks an Area Sales Manager specialized in Paints & Coatings. The ideal candidate will have significant field sales experience and a proven track record selling to contractors and decorators. Responsibilities include generating new business and managing selected accounts, with expectations of a £750k to £1m turnover. This is a field-based role with a competitive salary and commission structure plus a car allowance.

Benefits

Car allowance of £5,000 per year

Company car may be available

Qualifications

• Experience in field sales specifically within the paint & coat sector.
• Demonstrated ability to sell to contractors, painters, and decorators.
• Charismatic and able to build relationships quickly.

Responsibilities

• Field sell a range of paints & coatings.
• Generate new business as the majority of responsibilities.
• Take ownership of selected accounts.

Skills

Field sales experience in the paint & coating sector

Track record selling to painters, decorators and contractors

Outgoing, empathetic and charismatic

Job description

Area Sales Manager – Paints & Coatings

Industry: Paints, Coatings, Painting & Decorating and related construction sectors.

Location: Central or South East of the country (flexible).

Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 + commission (to be confirmed).

Car allowance: £5,000 per year (company car may be available).

Role Overview

The Specification Sales Manager – Painting & Decorating will field sell a range of paint & coatings to painters, decorators and main & sub‑contractors.

Key targets:

• Generate new business – majority of time.
• Take ownership of selected accounts.
• Year‑2 turnover expectation: £750k – £1m.

Ideal Candidate

• Field sales experience in the paint & coating sector.
• Track record selling to painters, decorators and contractors.
• Immediate impact – hit the ground running.
• Outgoing, empathetic and charismatic.

Recruitment Consultant

Mitchell Maguire is a specialist Construction Sales Recruitment Consultancy with a strong reputation in the building materials arena.