CPJ Recruitment
Area Sales Manager
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Area Sales Manager – Plumbing Products
Midlands | £45,000 + 20% Bonus + Company Car
Are you an experienced Area Sales Manager / Business Development Manager with a background in plumbing, heating, merchants, building products or construction?
Our client is an award-winning, market-leading manufacturer of innovative plumbing products, with a portfolio that stands out in the market for its quality, performance and innovation. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business that is at the forefront of product innovation, investing heavily in research and development to deliver energy-efficient and cost-effective solutions for commercial customers.
The business also has an excellent track record of developing and promoting Area Sales Managers into leadership and key account roles, supported by ongoing training, development and genuine career progression.
The Role of Area Sales Manager
- Manage and grow sales across the Midlands
- Develop and strengthen relationships with commercial plumbing & heating merchants, distributors such as City Plumbing, UKPS, F&P and Wolseley as well as Buying Groups
- Generate demand with Installers & plumbing / heating Contractors
- Attend industry trade events and breakfast mornings - showcasing and promoting products to customers
- Provide customers with product and project support
- Introduce innovative, energy-efficient products that deliver cost-effective solutions
- Develop relationships with national and independent merchants, buying groups and distributors
- Manage your territory effectively, taking ownership of opportunities from identification through to conversion
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The Company
Our client is a well-established and award-winning manufacturer with a strong market position and a portfolio of products recognised for their market-leading status. With significant investment in research and development, the business is at the forefront of innovation within the plumbing sector, continually developing new products and solutions that help customers improve efficiency, reduce costs and lower their carbon footprint.
The company provides a collaborative and supportive working environment, with ongoing training and development designed to help employees progress their careers.
There is a proven track record of promoting successful Area Sales Managers into leadership and key account positions, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within the business.
The Candidate for the Area Sales Manager role
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We are looking for someone with:
- Experience within plumbing, heating, merchants, building products or construction
- Experience working for a merchant or manufacturer within (plumbing / heating or M&E sector)
- Strong sales and business development experience
- The ability to understand customer requirements, handle objections and communicate product features, advantages and benefits effectively
- Confidence providing product and project support to customers
- Excellent relationship-building, interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organisational and territory management skills
- A proactive approach to identifying opportunities, solving problems and taking ownership
The Package for the Area Sales Manager role
- £45,000 basic salary
- 20% bonus
- Hybrid or electric company car
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Lunch allowance
- Life assurance
- Healthcare
- Enhanced pension
- Ongoing training and development
- Clear opportunities for career progression
Area: Midlands
Ref: CPJ1879
If you have a strong background in plumbing, heating or building products sales and are looking for a role offering market-leading products, ongoing development and genuine career progression, please get in touch.
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