Construction Regional Sales Representative

E3 Recruitment; Eamont Bridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction products manufacturer is seeking a Sales Executive to oversee sales in Northern England. This role involves managing key accounts and driving business development across the region. Candidates should have a background in selling construction products and strong interpersonal skills. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, including an uncapped commission and a company car.

Benefits

Basic salary circa £35,000

Bonus uncapped commission

Highly attractive company car

Competitive pension

Career development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sales Representative, Business Development, or Key Account Manager in construction.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support key accounts in the region.
• Track and win new projects with clients.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers.

Skills

Sales management

Key account management

Business development

Customer relationship management

Job description

Overview

The Sales Executive vacancy is working with a leading UK building and construction materials manufacturing group with an enviable market presence and share. They are seeking to appoint a Sales Executive to take regional responsibility for sales of their products into construction groups, focused on key account management and business development of sales into merchants across the North West of England from Lancaster to Carlisle, covering the territory from Carlisle down to the West coast.

This high‑profile role reports to the Group Sales Director. The remit involves driving sales, visiting key customers, supporting revenue, and delivering against sales targets.

Key Points

• Client – Leading Building and Construction Products Manufacturer
• Route to market – Builders' merchants
• Location – Northern England
• Previous experience required as a Sales Representative, Business Development, or Key Account Manager covering builders merchants and supporting sales

Benefits

• Basic salary circa £35,000
• Bonus uncapped commission
• Highly attractive company car
• Competitive pension
• Career development and training opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, develop and support key accounts across your region as a Sales Manager / Key Account Manager, ensuring the client retains and improves its market position.
• Track and win projects with new clients and expand the customer base.
• Lead from the front, maintaining a personal ledger of key accounts to develop and win business.
• Manage key customer relationships in your region, maintaining a partnership approach and adding value to relationships by supporting and encouraging their activities.

Key Requirements

• Background in selling construction products, services, or building materials to a relevant customer base, including merchant sales.
• Genuine enthusiasm to inherit a fantastic team and develop them further, delivering additional growth and profitability.
• Strong people skills, personable, persuasive, creative, self‑motivated, with a strong communication style and approachable, conscientious, and committed attitude.