Area Sales Managers

Anderson Scott Solutions Ltd; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance (single code

Group income protection

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Job summary

Anderson Scott Solutions Ltd. is seeking two Area Sales Managers to cover Essex/East Anglia and Kent/Sussex in a field-based role.

You will be the technical and commercial contact for distributor partners, promoting products and managing stock and distributor relationships. The role involves four days on the road and one day at home, with a basic salary of £50,000–£55,000 plus bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience selling through distribution channels.
• Background in plumbing/electrical/hardware or technical building products.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical and commercial contact for distributor partners across the region.
• Build strong relationships with distributor personnel and decision-makers.
• Support distributors with stock profiling, inventory management, and product range optimisation.
• Manage stock returns and stock cleansing in line with company procedures.
• Identify opportunities with non-stocking distributors and secure new stockists.
• Introduce and promote new product ranges into distributor networks.
• Deliver product training and technical support to distributor staff at basic to intermediate level.
• Coordinate contractor training sessions with distributors and technical engineers.
• Attend trade shows, industry exhibitions, and regional events.
• Generate and pass on project opportunities and contractor leads to Key Account Managers.

Skills

Distributor relationships

Technical aptitude

Field sales

Distribution channels

Job description

Area Sales Managers x 2

£50,000-£55,000 + Bonus

Essex/East Anglia OR Kent/Sussex

Our client is seeking a technically minded and commercially driven Area Sales Managers to manage and develop distributor relationships across Essex/East Anglia and Kent/Sussex. This role would suit someone currently working within plumbing, electrical, hardware, technical building products, or a related sector, with experience selling through distribution channels.

Key Responsibilities of the Area Sales Managers:

• Act as the primary technical and commercial contact for distributor partners across the region.
• Build strong, professional relationships with key distributor personnel and decision-makers.
• Support distributors with stock profiling, inventory management, and product range optimisation.
• Manage stock returns and stock cleansing activities in line with company procedures.
• Identify and develop opportunities with non-stocking distributors, working closely with internal sales teams to secure new stockists.
• Introduce and promote new product ranges into distributor networks.
• Deliver product training and technical support to distributor staff at basic to intermediate level.
• Coordinate contractor training sessions alongside distributors and technical engineers, particularly around new product launches and industry regulation updates.
• Attend relevant trade shows, industry exhibitions, and regional events.
• Generate and pass on project opportunities and contractor leads to Key Account Managers.

This is a field-based role, typically involving four days on the road and one day working from home for planning and administration. Reporting directly to the Regional Sales Manager.

Territory Coverage:

Postcodes covered: CM, CO, IP, NR, SS

OR

Postcodes covered BN, TN, RH, CT, DA, RM and ME

Package as a Area Sales Managers:

• £50,000-£55,000 basic salary (depending on experience)
• Performance-related bonus
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance (single cover)
• Group income protection
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme - option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days annually