Area Sales Manager

Holcim; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic sales professional to join their Ready-Mix team. In this role, you will manage a key sales territory, fostering strong customer relationships and driving market growth. Your contributions will be crucial in achieving ambitious sales targets and enhancing the company's presence in the Ready-Mix market. Enjoy a supportive work environment with a focus on health and safety, and benefit from opportunities for career progression and personal development. If you're passionate about sales and customer success, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced family benefits

Free 24/7 remote GP service

Career progression opportunities

Staff discounts on products

Women Empowered mentoring program

Qualifications

• Results-driven sales professional with strong customer relationship skills.
• Ability to identify and secure new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of existing accounts.
• Build genuine relationships with customers and promote products.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Sales Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Negotiation Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

About Holcim

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.

Since 1858, we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.

Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

Holcim UK Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring

• Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety

• We care about you and your family. That’s why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.

• Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.

• Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.

• Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad

• Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace

• Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products

The Opportunity

Are you a results-driven sales professional with a passion for building strong customer relationships and growing market share? Join our Ready-Mix team at Holcim, where you’ll take ownership of a key sales territory spanning Brighton, Winchester, Portsmouth, Southampton and the South Coast.

In this dynamic role, you’ll manage and grow a portfolio of existing accounts while identifying and securing new business opportunities. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and executing a successful sales strategy that supports our long-term growth in the region.

Your efforts will directly contribute to delivering on ambitious sales targets, driving margin performance, and strengthening Holcim’s presence in the Ready-Mix market.

What you'll be doing

• You’ll be out there building genuine relationships with our customers, spotting opportunities, and turning leads into long-term partnerships that deliver real value.
• You’ll promote our full range of Ready-Mix products and solutions, making sure customers get exactly what they need – and more.
• You’ll also get involved in targeted sales and marketing campaigns, helping to generate interest and drive growth across your patch.
• Internally, you’ll work closely with our operations, credit, and sales support teams to make sure everything runs smoothly for your customers
• You’ll keep your records accurate, handle any issues quickly and professionally, and always look for ways we can do things better.

Who you are

• You thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and enjoy working collaboratively across teams.
• You can spot commercial opportunities and turn them into long-term partnerships.
• You’re confident in negotiation and problem-solving, ensuring customer needs are met while driving business success.
• You bring strong communication and interpersonal skills, making you a trusted partner to both internal and external stakeholders.
• You enjoy the challenge of meeting sales targets and thrive on generating and following up on leads to drive success.

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.