Area Sales Manager - South West

Genuit Group; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Bonus

25 days holiday

Contributory pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Manthorpe Building Products, part of Genuit Group, seeks an Area Sales Manager to drive growth across the South West. You will convert leads, build strong relationships with merchants, distributors, builders and contractors, and travel regularly to meet customer needs.

Based in or around Swindon or nearby areas, you will manage a busy territory with a target-driven approach, providing product knowledge, preparing quotations, and contributing to sales strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven external sales or account management experience in a commercial role.
• Background in construction, with merchants or distributors.
• Strong organisational skills to manage a busy UK territory.
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prepare quotations and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Convert sales leads into profitable business opportunities across existing, new, and target accounts.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with customers including merchants, distributors, builders and contractors.
• Proactively identify and develop new business within the market.
• Maintain records of customer interactions and market intelligence using Salesforce.
• Prepare clear, timely quotations and proposals tailored to customer needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align resources with customer requirements.
• Provide product knowledge and guidance across the full portfolio.
• Identify opportunities to expand within existing accounts and win new business.
• Support sales strategies, bids and overall growth initiatives.
• Assist in launching and promoting new products in the territory.
• Stay informed on industry trends to maintain market position.

Skills

External sales experience

Account management

Construction industry background

Territory management

Driving licence

Willingness to travel UK

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.