Territory Sales Manager - Timber & Building Materials

Partnership Recruiting; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading timber processor is seeking an ambitious Area Sales Manager to cover South‑East England. The ideal candidate will have a proven sales track record in timber or building materials and excel in building relationships with customers. Responsibilities include managing a customer base, generating sales, and achieving targets while maintaining excellent account management. This role offers a dynamic sales environment with plenty of growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of selling timber or building materials into the builders' merchant sector.
• Experience working with buying groups or their members is essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing and growing an established customer base while generating new business opportunities.
• Building and nurturing strong, long-term relationships with key accounts.
• Achieving and exceeding annual sales targets.
• Taking ownership of the territory and driving continued growth.
• Managing the full sales process and ensuring excellent account management.
• Planning journeys efficiently and maintaining contact with all accounts.
• Undertaking occasional overnight stays and site visits.

Skills

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Confidence engaging with stakeholders at all levels

Proactive and driven approach

Job description

A leading timber processor is seeking an ambitious Area Sales Manager to cover South‑East England. The ideal candidate will have a proven sales track record in timber or building materials and excel in building relationships with customers. Responsibilities include managing a customer base, generating sales, and achieving targets while maintaining excellent account management. This role offers a dynamic sales environment with plenty of growth opportunities.