Area Sales Manager

Ref: AS1318307

Cambridge, England

£40,000

• Permanent
• Field Sales
• Account Management
• Building Products Sales

About the candidate

A commercially focused Area Sales Manager with over five years’ field sales experience, mainly across the building products, plumbing and home improvement sectors. They have a strong track record of managing busy territories, building lasting relationships with independent merchants, bathroom showrooms, trade customers and retail partners.

They are looking for a permanent opportunity and are available to start in two weeks. Based in Cambridge, England, they bring a proactive, hands-on approach to account growth, new business development and customer engagement.

What makes them great?

• Proven Sales Growth: Increased sales by 30% year-on-year through focused account management, relationship building and targeted customer activity.
• Strong New Customer Wins: Helped drive a 25% uplift in new customer acquisition by creating tailored proposals and engaging key stakeholders.
• Commercially Aware: Has supported promotional activity that contributed to a 15% sales boost during peak periods, showing a strong understanding of customer demand and timing.

Areas of expertise

• Account Management: Experienced in managing varied customer portfolios, developing strong trading relationships and prioritising accounts for maximum commercial return.
• New Business Development: Skilled at identifying opportunities, reactivating dormant accounts and building relationships with key decision-makers across trade and retail channels.
• Territory Sales: Confident managing a busy field sales territory, balancing customer visits, sales activity and pipeline development effectively.