Bennett & Game are proud to represent a leading façades manufacturer seeking an Area Sales Manager to support the continued expansion and development of their business. Originally founded as a family-run venture, our client prioritises employee satisfaction, reflected in their exceptionally low staff turnover and several team members who have been with the company for over 40 years.
In this role, the Area Sales Manager will manage and nurture relationships with 15 existing accounts whilst also driving new business across the North East of England. The successful candidate will have prior experience or knowledge within the cladding/façades sector, along with a proven ability to build and maintain client relationships, and a proactive, results-focused mindset.
With a team of 30-40 employees and an annual turnover of approximately £5 million, this position provides an excellent opportunity to advance your career and play a pivotal role in the long-term growth of a thriving organisation.
Area Sales Manager Salary & Benefits
Salary: £45k - £55k + OTE's
Car Allowance
31 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) rising with service
Contributory pension scheme
Commission Structure: TBC
Life Assurance
Health Cash Plan
Perkbox
Area Sales Manager Job Overview
Selling a high-quality manufactured range of cladding / façade products
Managing approximately 35 accounts with the expectation to up and cross sell
Obtaining new business from main contractors, sub-contractors and other specialist sub-contractors
Speaking to architects, specifiers, local authorities, main contractors, sub-contractors, facades contractors, rain screen cladders, specialise facades consultants
Order values circa £5k-£50k
Area Sales Manager Job Requirements
Must have passion, energy and the enthusiasm to win new business
Prior knowledge/experience within the facades / cladding sector or similar is essential
Ideally have experience selling to main contractors, sub-contractors and other specialist sub-contractors
Must have the ability to pick up technical products
Comfortable liaising on construction sites
Money hungry, motivated and ambitious
Drivers License and willingness to travel across the North-East
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Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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