Travis Perkins plc
Area Sales Representative
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Area Sales Representative
Area Sales Representative (Altrincham, Sale, Sharston & Urmston)
Here at Travis Perkins, we work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment driven by a culture of shared pride and teamwork. Our collaborative approach enables us to achieve our goals through active listening and mutual support. Our team is proud to have some of the most creative and savvy minds in the industry, consistently pushing boundaries to remain at the forefront of our markets through our strong in-house expertise in product knowledge and brand marketing.
We currently seek an experienced, commercially-minded, target-driven Area Sales Representative who is as passionate about our customers as they are about the service we deliver. This role demands a consummate business development plan, negotiating skill—and natural drive for success—to help grow our £5 billion business even further.
What Will You Be Doing?
As the Area Sales Representative, you’ll be instrumental in developing profitable sales from both new and existing customers within your assigned region. This requires self-driven initiative to maximise sales targets, while effectively liaising with key stakeholders to achieve performance goals.
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Key responsibilities include:
- Driving growth through targeted customer engagement.
- Building and maintaining relationships with multiple customers and internal stakeholders.
- Developing a pipeline of new sales opportunities.
- Collaborating with the Regional Sales Manager to support National Account branches in the South West region.
This opportunity provides a chance for high-level autonomous work, ensuring you can deliver results while being supported at all levels.
Experience & Requirements
We’re looking for a candidate who is enthusiastic, resilient, and resourceful, with:
- A keen eye for identifying new sales opportunities.
- A passion for excellence in customer relations.
- Strong organisational skills and meticulous planning abilities.
Ideally, the successful applicant will have:
- Proven experience working in a territory/field-based sales role.
- A track record of building strong commercial relationships with both multiple customers and internal stakeholders.
- A proven ability to identify new sales opportunities and create tailored solutions, driving long-term profitable growth for both the company and customers.
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Career Development & Growth
At Travis Perkins, we provide exclusive opportunities for career advancement, alongside personal development that aligns with our core values—known as the Cornerstones:
- Working For Our Customers
- Upholding Family Values
- Being The Best
- Keeping People Safe
- Making Decent Returns
You’ll receive competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Half-yearly colleague bonus.
- Company car.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Private healthcare and life assurance.
- Sharesave scheme.
- Group-wide colleague discounts across the Travis Perkins Group (including Wickes and Toolstation).
- Exclusive online discounts at leading retailers, from airport parking to theme parks, dining, and cinema.
- Balanced working hours, allowing you to enjoy weekends and bank holidays—since most of our customers do!
Join us, and help pave the way for growth while foster a career you’ll love!
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