Area Sales Manager - Paints & Coatings

Mitchell Maguire; Old Warren; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist sales recruitment consultancy is seeking an Area Sales Manager to sell a range of paints and coatings. The ideal candidate will have field sales experience in the paint and coatings sector and a track record selling to painters and decorators. This role involves generating new business and managing selected accounts, aiming for a Year-2 turnover of £750k to £1m. A commission structure and a car allowance of £5,000 are part of the package.

Benefits

Car allowance

Commission structure

Qualifications

• Experience in field sales, specifically in the paint and coatings sector.
• Proven track record of selling to painters, decorators, and contractors.
• Must be outgoing, empathetic, and charismatic.

Responsibilities

• Field sell a range of paint and coatings to painters, decorators, and contractors.
• Generate new business primarily.
• Take ownership of selected accounts.

Skills

Field sales experience

Selling to painters and decorators

Charisma

Empathy

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.