Rare opportunity for a FIELD SALES candidate from any background to join a market leader
Area Sales Manager – Commercial Building products Solutions
Area: South West - GL, BS, SN, BA, SP.
The Role of Area Sales Manager
* This is a field and home based sales position.
* As Area Sales Manager, you will be responsible for promoting a specialist range of commercial building products used across a variety of non-residential projects including education, healthcare, leisure, transport and office environments.
Key responsibilities include:
* Working at early project stage to support design teams and influence product selection
* Engaging with multiple stakeholders across the construction and design process
* Managing a mix of new business development, project tracking and account management activity
* Progressing opportunities from initial enquiry through to specification and order stage
* Building and maintaining relationships with architects, consultants, main contractors, local authorities and installers
* Providing product support and guidance to assist with decision making during project development
This is a consultative sales role requiring strong relationship building skills and a structured approach to managing a live pipeline of projects.
The Company
Our client is an established international manufacturer supplying commercial building products into the wider construction sector.
The business operates across multiple markets and has a strong reputation for product quality, reliability and long term performance.
Key strengths include:
* Long established international presence
* Strong reputation for consistency and product performance
* Well embedded within the construction supply chain
* Close working relationships with design and delivery professionals across non-residential projects
* Commitment to structured training, development and long term career progression
The Candidate
* We are looking for someone with field sales experience and a consistent, stable track record of success.
* You do not need experience within the construction or building products sector, as full training will be provided.
Key attributes include:
* Commercially minded with a proactive approach to sales
* Comfortable engaging with technical or solution-based products
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
* Ability to manage long and complex sales cycles with multiple stakeholders
* Naturally inquisitive with a willingness to learn and develop
The Package
* £40,000 – £50,000 depending on experience
* £12.5K OTE
* Hybrid company car
* Health
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays rising to 30 with service