Area Sales Manager

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Area Sales Manager to lead our sales initiatives across designated territories and product ranges. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving business growth through strategic client engagement, building key accounts, and expanding our market presence, along the M4 corridor.

Duties

• Develop and implement regional sales strategies aligned with company objectives to maximise revenue growth.
• Identify, target, and secure new business opportunities through proactive outreach and relationship-building.
• Manage and develop the existing business development team.
• Analyse market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to inform sales tactics and product positioning.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create tailored campaigns that resonate with regional audiences.
• Provide regular feedback on sales performance, and strategic insights to senior management.
• This position would suit an applicant with existing roofing sales or a history of heavy side builders’ merchants.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales with a successful track record of meeting or exceeding targets.
• Knowledge of the industry or similar industries with ability to identify market trends and opportunities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages, particularly excel.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Organised, proactive, and capable of working independently within a fast-paced environment. This position is integral to our growth strategy and offers an engaging environment for professionals eager to make a significant impact within the organisation.
• Ability to work flexibly and to attend site / client visits to ensure targets are achieved.
• Valid driving licence & no insurance issues is essential.

Full-time, Permanent.

Salary negotiable, based on experience.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Company car
• Health care

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Reading

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-02-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English