Area Sales Manager
greater london, england, United Kingdom
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey in the roofing industry? Our client is on the lookout for a dynamic and motivated individual to join them as an Area Sales Manager. This role, predominantly on the road, is a fantastic opportunity to be a key player in driving profitable sales growth and creating new business demand across the roofing market.
Role Snapshot:
Job Title: Area Sales Manager
Function: Sales
Location: South London (Field-based)
Standard Hours: 40 hours
Salary: Up to £46,000
Bonus: Up to £20,000 per annum
Your Mission: As the Area Sales Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in managing and developing relationships across a defined geographical area. The focus will be on roofing merchants, specialist distribution, roofing contractors, house builders, and local developers. Don't worry if you're not a flat-roofing expert - while it's desirable, it's not a essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop relationships with various stakeholders in the roofing industry
Meet and exceed targets set by Divisional Management
Create and manage opportunities/pricing using CRM effectively
Collaborate with the team to ensure sales activities align with business needs
Support Pitched TSM with quotations, surveys, pricing, and supply chain on specified opportunities
Manage quality complaints effectively
What They're Looking For:
Experience in account management and development
Commercially astute with proven negotiation and relationship management skills
PC literate with knowledge of CRM, C4C, Microsoft Office/Google G Suite
Excellent presentation skills
Experience with rebate structures, P&L responsibility, and pricing
Comfortable with safe working at heights and using ladders if necessary
Full UK Driving Licence/DBS Compliant
Desirable Skills:
Knowledge of the construction industry, particularly flat and pitched roofing
Good product knowledge of the full product range, processes, and administration
Understanding of manufacturing processes contributing to project quality
Work Structure: Expect 3-4 days a week on the road, making connections and driving sales. Dedicate 1-2 days a week to admin tasks, ensuring your strategies are as effective as possible.
About Them: With over 180 years of roofing expertise backed by trusted local brands they offer roofing and waterproofing solutions throughout Europe. With over 120 production facilities and 9,800 employees worldwide, they're committed to delivering excellence for their customers.
If you're ready to be part of a team that values every role, from sales managers to skilled operators, and aims to become the best in the industry globally, they want to hear from you!