Area Sales Manager | South East | 1701

TN United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Area Sales Manager for Facades, covering the Southern Home Counties. This field-based role involves driving business growth by managing key accounts and acquiring new project opportunities. You'll engage with high-profile construction projects, ensuring the company's facade systems are prioritized from design to installation. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and employee development, where your contributions will significantly impact the company's success and your career trajectory.

Benefits

Company Car or Cash Allowance

Laptop

Mobile Phone

Pension

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of external sales experience in construction.
• Strong work ethic and competitive nature.

Responsibilities

• Drive business growth through key account management.
• Secure specifications and negotiate tenders.

Skills

External Sales Experience

Relationship Building

Consultative Sales Approach

Communication Skills

Education

Experience in Construction Industry

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Area Sales Manager | South East | 1701, Crawley

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

• If you are on the upward curve of your career and want to be developed by a leading established blue-chip construction brand - look no further!

Area: Southern Home Counties

The Role of Area Sales Manager Facades

• This is a field-based sales role covering the Southern Home Counties, where you will be responsible for driving business growth through the management of key accounts and the acquisition of new project opportunities.
• You will be targeting a wide range of high-profile construction projects, including large-scale commercial developments, high-end residential schemes, and student accommodation projects.
• Your focus will be on winning high-value tenders and securing long-term business through strategic engagement with key influencers and decision-makers.
• You will work closely with major contractors such as Mace, Kier, and Laing O'Rourke, as well as top-tier developers including Vistry and Cala Homes.
• This is a consultative sales role, involving regular engagement with C-level stakeholders and senior personnel including: Commercial Directors Procurement Managers Technical Directors Quantity Surveyors (QSs).
• You will also be expected to build strong relationships with major architectural practices to drive early specification and ensure the company's façade systems are front-of-mind from design to installation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying and developing high-value opportunities across key market sectors
• Managing and growing key accounts with Tier 1 contractors and national developers
• Securing specifications and negotiating tenders for high-order-value façade solutions
• Delivering a consultative, project-based sales approach with long-term relationship development
• Working collaboratively with internal technical and commercial teams to ensure smooth project delivery and client satisfaction

This role offers the chance to become a key part of a market-leading, high-growth business with a reputation for innovation, service excellence, and employee development.

The Company - Area Sales Manager - Facades

Our client is a market-leading organisation and manufacturer of building façade products, with annual revenues exceeding £220 million. As a rapidly growing and forward-thinking business, this is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic company that continues to go from strength to strength. Renowned for its commercial success and operational excellence, the business offers genuine stability and a clearly defined career development path for high-performing individuals. What sets this company apart is its commitment to nurturing talent; evidenced by the fact that the majority of its senior leadership team have progressed from within. As a sales-driven organisation, they are dedicated to supporting their commercial teams through industry-leading training, structured development, and a collaborative, high-performance culture.

The Candidate for the Area Sales Manager role - Facades

• 1 to 2 years of external sales experience within the construction industry either with a manufacturer, distributor, or builders merchant
• A strong work ethic, competitive nature, and the desire to exceed targets and grow professionally
• A professional, articulate, and personable demeanour, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels
• A team-oriented approach, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A clear passion for learning and a long-term commitment to career development within a market leader
• A stable work history that demonstrates reliability and progression

The package for the Area Sales Manager Facades

• £40,000 to £45,000 base salary, plus uncapped commission, top performers earn six figures
• Company car or cash allowance, laptop and mobile phone
• Fantastic company benefits including, pension and life assurance