Area Sales Manager - Timber & Building Materials

Additional Resources; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established wood processing company is seeking an Area Sales Manager to oversee and grow sales in the Midlands region. The role includes managing relationships with builders' merchants, developing sales strategies, and conducting customer visits. Candidates should have prior area sales experience, ideally in the timber or construction sectors, and a full UK driving licence. This position offers a competitive salary, company car, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car

Pension contribution

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in area sales management, preferably in the timber or building materials industry.
• Strong background in selling to builders' merchants and working with buying groups.
• Flexibility to travel across the region with a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage and expand relationships with builders' merchants.
• Develop and execute sales plans to meet targets.
• Conduct regular customer visits and maintain service levels.
• Monitor sales performance and maintain records.
• Plan effective sales journeys.

Skills

Area sales management

Account management

Business development

Sales to builders' merchants

Customer relationship management

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Area Sales Manager to join a well-established wood processing company supplying high-quality sawn timber and engineered wood products.

As an Area Sales Manager, you will be managing and developing sales across the Midlands region, focusing on both existing and new business opportunities within the building materials sector.

This field-based role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Managing and expanding relationships with independent builders' merchants and buying groups.
• Maintaining and growing an established customer base while generating new business opportunities.
• Developing and executing sales plans to achieve individual and company targets.
• Conducting regular customer visits and ensuring a high level of service and account management.
• Monitoring sales performance, reporting on activity, and maintaining accurate records through CRM systems.
• Planning effective sales journeys and managing your territory efficiently.

What We Are Looking For

• Previously worked as an Area Sales Manager, Sales Manager, Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Field Sales Manager, Territory Sales Manager, Timber Sales Manager, Building Materials Sales Manager, Construction Sales Manager or in a similar role.
• Proven experience in area sales management, preferably within the timber, construction-related products, or building materials industry.
• Strong background in selling to builders' merchants and experience working with buying groups or their members.
• Have account management and business development experience, with the ability to build long-term relationships.
• Flexibility to travel across the region, including occasional overnight stays.
• Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company car
• Pension contribution.
• Supportive team culture and the chance to make a real impact within your territory.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving organisation and take your career to the next level!

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