Area Sales Manager - Roofing Plastic and GRP

Mitchell Maguire; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Area Sales Manager specializing in Roofing Plastics and GRP. This exciting role involves managing a significant territory, focusing on both account management and new business development. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in field sales, particularly within the building products sector, and possess technical knowledge of roofing systems. This company offers a competitive salary, a bonus structure, and a comprehensive benefits package, including an executive hybrid car. If you're driven and eager to advance your career in a thriving market, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Executive Hybrid Car

Full Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Proven field sales track record in selling building products.
• Ability to learn the unique selling points of GRP products.

Responsibilities

• Field sales position selling GRP/pre-fabricated plastic building systems.
• Managing a revenue responsibility of circa £15m.

Skills

Field Sales Experience

Building Products Knowledge

Technical Knowledge of Roofing Systems

Account Management

New Business Development

Presentation Skills

Relationship Building

Job description

Area Sales Manager – Roofing Plastic and GRP

Job Title: Area Sales Manager – Roofing Plastic and GRP

Industry Sector: Glass Reinforced Plastic, GRP, Pre-Fabricated Building Products, Door Canopies, Dormer and Bay Window Roofs, Chimneys, Guttering, Cills & Window Heads, Roof Towers and Housebuilders

Areas to be covered: Midlands & North – based Midlands

Remuneration: £45,000-£50,000 + 10% Bonus

Benefits: Executive Hybrid Car & Full Benefits Package

The role of the Area Sales Manager Roofing Plastics and GRP will involve:

1. Field sales position, selling a manufactured range of GRP/ pre-fabricated plastic building systems.
2. Selling into National and regional housebuilders.
3. Managing a large area including the South of England, including South Wales.
4. Revenue responsibility for circa £15m, area currently performing in line with budget expectations.
5. Initially 70% account management role, migrating to 50% account management and 50% new business over time (hundreds of housebuilder customers on both areas).
6. Typical project sizes between £50,000-£150,000 but can be larger.
7. Quoting £650,000-£700,000 of business per week (approx. 100 quotes).
8. Typically 2 quality re-arranged meetings per day and a drop-in (in addition to virtual meetings).

The ideal applicant will be an Area Sales Manager Roofing Plastics and GRP with:

1. Proven field sales track record in selling any building product into housebuilders.
2. Open to field sales experience selling into builders merchants if sold a related/associated product such as composite windows & doors, guttering, cornice, chimneys, canopies, roofing systems or any associated GRP products.
3. Ideally with some technical capability/knowledge of roofing systems.
4. Well presented.
5. Hungry and looking for a career.
6. Ability to learn the USP’s of our clients range of GRP products.
7. Understanding of Plastic building systems.
8. Contacts within national House Builders is not essential but may prove useful.
9. Stable career background, no job hoppers.

The Company:

1. 100’s of employees.
2. Privately held.
3. Impressive manufacturing capacity.
4. ISO accreditation market leading manufacturer.

Job Info

Job Title: Area Sales Manager – Roofing Plastic and GRP

Company: Mitchell Maguire

Location:

Posted: Mar 18th 2025

Closes: Apr 18th 2025

Sector:

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time