Area Sales Manager
Ref: AS9486806
Bristol, England
£50,000
- Permanent
- Building Products Sales
- Territory Account Growth
- Customer Relationship Management
About the candidate
A commercially focused sales professional with over five years’ experience across the building supplies, manufacturing and home improvement sectors, with a strong focus on chimney, flue and hearth-related products. They have a solid track record of managing regional territories, growing account portfolios and building lasting relationships with installers, merchants, contractors and retail partners.
Organised, self-motivated and confident working independently, they are well suited to a permanent area sales role where customer engagement, product knowledge and new business development are key. They bring a practical, relationship-led approach and are comfortable identifying opportunities, tailoring solutions and supporting customers through the full sales process.
What makes them great?
- Proven Sales Growth: Increased annual sales by around 30% through focused customer engagement and the introduction of new product lines aligned to market demand.
- Strong New Business Results: Delivered around 25% growth in new customer acquisition through targeted outreach and relationship-building with local contractors and retailers.
- Commercially Hands-On: Contributed to around 20% territory sales growth through promotional activity, customer feedback and practical support for improved service delivery.
Areas of expertise
- Territory Sales Management: Experienced in managing regional sales activity across the South West, supporting a large base of active accounts and driving consistent growth.
- Customer & Stakeholder Relationships: Skilled at building strong relationships with installers, merchants, contractors and retail teams to improve loyalty and customer satisfaction.
- Building Products Knowledge: Strong understanding of chimney, flue, hearth and wider building product markets, with the ability to communicate product value clearly.