Area Sales Manager - South West

Manthorpe Building Products Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Bonus

25 days holiday

Pension up to 8%

Sick pay

Share save

Life Assurance

Cycle to work

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Manthorpe Building Products Ltd in the South West UK is seeking an Area Sales Manager to convert leads into profitable business and build strong customer relationships with merchants, distributors, builders and contractors. You will travel to sites to ensure product specs are met.

Based in or around Swindon, you’ll work with roofing, plumbing and building trades, using Salesforce to track activity and contribute to sales strategy. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven external sales or account management experience.
• Background in the construction industry with merchants/distributors.
• Strong organisational and planning skills to manage a busy territory.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the UK.

Responsibilities

• Convert sales leads into profitable opportunities across existing and new accounts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers including merchants and builders.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the market.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions using Salesforce.
• Prepare quotations and proposals tailored to customer needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align resources with customer requirements.
• Provide 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 your territory.
• Stay informed on industry trends and technological developments.

Skills

External sales

Account management

Construction industry

Forecasting

Negotiation

Communication

Driving licence

Travel UK

Tools

Salesforce

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.

Here at Genuit we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. Our people are central to us which is why we’re passionate about building a culture of trust and innovation. We operate a decentralised business model where each Genuit Business attracts, nurtures, and retains local talent, becoming experts in their field. It is our people who will ensure that our success is sustainable, supporting each other and being flexible and responsive to the demands of our customers and the marketplace.