Area Sales Representative – Field Sales

Minerva Recruitment; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building materials manufacturer in the UK is seeking an Area Sales Representative for a field sales role. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' sales experience, focusing on business development across different regions. The position offers a competitive salary of £36,000 plus commission, a company car, and clear sales targets within a supportive sales structure.

Benefits

Company car

Laptop and mobile phone

Transparent bonus system

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in sales within interior design or building materials.
• Valid driving license and willingness to travel.
• Proven ability to manage at least 20 active B2B clients.

Responsibilities

• Promote product categories including facade claddings and flooring.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with distributors and contractors.
• Drive sales performance and achieve sales targets.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation skills

Communication abilities

Goal orientation

Client management

Intermediate English proficiency

Job description

Job Title : Area Sales Representative – Field Sales (UK&I)

Location : Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester

Salary : £36,000 + Commission

Role Overview

We are seeking a Area Sales Representative to join a fast-growing manufacturer and distributor of decorative walls, facade claddings, floorings, and skirtings. This is a field sales role focused on business development and client acquisition across the designated territory.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote product categories including facade claddings, floors, skirtings, and decorative walls.
• Implement trade policies, distribution strategies, and marketing plans within the assigned area.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with distributors, retailers, contractors, and other B2B / B2C channels.
• Retain existing customers and actively attract new clients to achieve sales targets.
• Drive sales performance and contribute to the overall growth strategy.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in sales within the interior design, building materials, or technical products sector (B2B or B2C).
• Experience in ceramic tiles, flooring, or wallpaper is preferred.
• Strong goal orientation, negotiation skills, and communication abilities.
• English proficiency (oral and written) at intermediate or higher level.
• Valid driving license and willingness to travel across the assigned territory.
• Proven ability to manage at least 20 active B2B clients and achieve 50% of monthly sales target by the 3rd month.

What’s on Offer

• Full support and advisory from an international sales structure.
• Company car, laptop, and mobile phone provided.
• Clear targets and transparent bonus system.
• Opportunity to work with a well-recognised brand in the building materials sector.

Job Type

Permanent

Requirements

No degree required, English proficiency, driving licence.

Application Process

Two-stage interview.

Reason for Hire

Growth.