Between £35,000 and £50,000 Per Month
Job description
Polegate | Worthing | Heathfield | Eastbourne | Rye | Bexhill | Lewes | Uckfield | Hastings | Hailsham
Monday–Friday, 07:30–17:00
About Sussex Plumbing Supplies
Since 2000, Sussex Plumbing Supplies has supported plumbing professionals across the Southeast, with a strong focus on customer service, reliability, and expertise.
As part of the Independent Builders Merchants Group (IBMG), we provide specialist supply with confidence.
The Role
We’re looking for a driven Area Sales Manager (ASM) to deliver profitable growth across 10 depots.
You’ll:
- Grow existing customer accounts
- Win new business
- Support branch teams to achieve sales & margin targets
- Build strong relationships with customers and suppliers
You’ll also manage your own customer ledger, driving revenue, protecting margin, and increasing market share.
What You’ll Be Doing
Sales & Business Development
- Deliver sales and margin targets
- Build and manage customer accounts through regular visits
- Identify and secure new business opportunities
- Cross-sell products and promote group services
- Monitor competitor activity and market trends
Branch Collaboration
- Work closely with Branch & Area Managers
- Align sales strategies with branch targets
- Share pipeline activity and market insight
- Support branches in converting opportunities
- Conduct joint supplier/customer visits
- Promote product initiatives
- Stay up to date on product ranges and trends
Planning & Performance
- Maintain structured call planning
- Keep CRM/pipeline accurate and updated
Credit Management
- Ensure customers operate within credit limits
- Work with Credit Control to manage risk
- Resolve account queries efficiently
What We’re Looking For
Experience
- Proven track record of sales growth
- Field sales or account management experience
- Strong commercial awareness (pricing & margin)
- Experience winning new business
- Industry knowledge preferred
Skills & Attributes
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Customer-focused relationship builder
- Well organised and self-motivated
- Proactive and commercially driven
- Analytical and solutions-focused
Rewards
- Supportive team environment
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Polegate
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Salary indication
- Between £35,000 and £50,000 Per Month
- Published at
- 01-11-2026
- Profession type
- Promotions
- 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
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