Oxford Area Sales Manager – Plumbing & Heating Growth

Independent Builders Merchant Group; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Staff Discount Across IBMG Brands

Supportive and Collaborative Team

Opportunity to make a real impact

Job summary

Grant & Stone Plumbing & Heating Supplies in Oxfordshire is seeking an Area Sales Manager to drive growth across our Oxford region. You will manage key customer accounts, develop new business opportunities, and work with branch teams to increase sales, margin and market share.

As part of the Independent Builders Merchants Group (IBMG), you’ll join a leading UK independent merchant with local team spirit and national strength for growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven success in sales, account management or business development.
• Experience building long‑term customer relationships and driving growth.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Self‑motivated with a results‑driven approach and good communication.
• Full UK Driving Licence and ability to travel for visits.

Responsibilities

• Grow sales and profitability across multiple branches in the Oxford region.
• Build strong relationships with plumbing and heating customers.
• Identify and win new business opportunities and conduct regular visits.
• Work with Branch Managers to hit sales targets and review pipeline.
• Promote products, services and supplier led initiatives and maintain CRM records.

Skills

Sales

Account management

Business development

Negotiation

Communication

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Tools

CRM

Job description

Grant & Stone Plumbing & Heating Supplies in Oxfordshire is seeking an Area Sales Manager to drive growth across our Oxford region. You will manage key customer accounts, develop new business opportunities, and work with branch teams to increase sales, margin and market share.

As part of the Independent Builders Merchants Group (IBMG), you’ll join a leading UK independent merchant with local team spirit and national strength for growth opportunities.