Area Sales Manager - South West

Polypipe; Harpole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Bonus

25 days holiday

Company Pension

Sick Pay

Share save

Life Assurance

Cycle to work

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Manthorpe Building Products, part of the Genuit Group, is seeking an Area Sales Manager for the South West region. The role involves converting sales leads, building strong relationships with merchants, distributors, builders and contractors, and driving revenue across key accounts.

Based in or around Swindon or the South Wiltshire area, you will travel across the UK to meet customers, provide product knowledge, and ensure quotes meet customer needs. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in external sales or account management within construction-related sectors.
• Background working with merchants or distributors.
• Strong planning and organisational skills for managing a busy territory.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to prepare accurate quotations and presentations.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Convert sales leads into profitable opportunities across existing, new, and target accounts.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with merchants, distributors, builders and contractors.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the market.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and market intelligence (Salesforce).
• Prepare clear quotations and proposals tailored to customer needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align resources with customer requirements.
• Provide expert product knowledge across the full portfolio.
• Identify opportunities to expand within existing accounts and win new business.
• Contribute to sales strategies, bids and growth initiatives.
• Support launch and promotion of new products in the territory.
• Stay informed on industry trends and developments to maintain market position.

Skills

External sales

Account management

Construction industry

Merchants or distributors

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Quotations & proposals

Self-motivated

Full UK driving licence

Willingness to travel

Job description

Closing Date for Application:

Thursday 01/10/2026

Manthorpe Building Products is a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of plastic injection moulded, vacuum formed and extruded products for the building industry.

Role Overview: We are seeking a driven and commercially focused Area Sales Manager (ASM) to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for converting sales leads into profitable business, while building and strengthening relationships with both existing and new customers.

You will work closely with roofing, building, and plumbing merchants and distributors, as well as directly with builders and contractors to generate demand. Regular site visits will be essential to ensure product specifications are met and opportunities are maximised.

Territory

This role covers the South West region. Ideal candidates will be based in or around Swindon, South Wiltshire, Bristol, Bath, Avon, or Salisbury.

Key Responsibilities

• Convert sales leads into profitable business opportunities, maximising revenue across existing, new, and target accounts

• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with customers, including merchants, distributors, builders, and contractors

• Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities within the market

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of customer interactions, market intelligence, and stakeholder activity using Salesforce

• Prepare and deliver clear, timely, and competitive quotations and proposals tailored to customer needs

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure resources and support are aligned with customer requirements

• Provide expert product knowledge and guidance to customers across the full product portfolio

• Identify opportunities to expand business within existing accounts and win new business from competitors

• Contribute to sales strategies, bids, and overall business growth initiatives

• Support the launch and promotion of new products within your territory

• Stay informed on industry trends and technological developments to maintain a strong market position

Skills & Requirements

• Proven experience in an external sales or account management role

• Background in the construction industry, particularly working with merchants or distributors

• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage a busy territory

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Ability to produce accurate quotations, proposals, and presentations

• Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently

• Full UK driving licence

• Willingness to travel across the UK as required

Benefits

• Company Car

• Bonus

• 25 days holiday

• Contributory pension - up to 8% matched

• Company Sick Pay

• Share save scheme

• Life Assurance Cover

• Cycle to work scheme

• Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services

Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.