Area Sales Manager

Job Description

* Technically focused/ Ideally with knowledge of either the Flat or Pitched Roofs* Must have direct Sales experience gained within an Area Sales Manager role* Proactive and able to work successfully using your own initiative and approachKingsley Consulting is recruiting an Area Sales Manager to work for a leading Construction Product Manufacturer. Our Client is seeking to appoint an Area Sales Manager (ASM) to help drive revenue and secure new business within their Southern West Region. OurClient Partner over-delivers on value to their customers and with a prestigious history behind their successful brand, this role provides a fantastic platform to the successful candidate to develop their career with a leader in their sector.If you have a background/understanding of the Sales process and have transferable experience having worked within the Construction Product/Roofing sector, we would be keen to speak to you!Coverage: Southern West - SO, PO, GU, RH, GY, JEY, KTPackage: Salary £40K - £45k + £6k per annum car allowance.Capped Sales Bonus (Cap is £3250 per quarter, Circa £15K - £20K on target) paid quarterlyRole OverviewThe Area Sales Manager role is responsible for sales and account management of a well-established Roofing Materials Supplier, offering a unique opportunity in the market to support customers in both pitched and flat roof products with a single supplier.You will be responsible for the delivery of the business targets and goals within your area and work as an integral part of the UK Sales Team.Some key deliverables:* Build relationships with Roofing Contractors to introduce product capabilities and collaborate on future project activity.* To maintain regular and effective liaison with existing clients in order to understand their needs and drivers and exceed expectations. Maximise business opportunity through specification sales and networking.* To identify new clients and develop a strategy to maximise opportunities including arranging and/or delivering CPD seminars.* To ensure that you maintain a positive and proactive level of communication with the existing contractor network, including regular meetings, to engender mutual trust and understanding.* To seek and create new business by developing a clear understanding of market sector opportunity in your area and prioritising specifying clients within these sectors.Experience & Skills RequiredThe successful candidate will demonstrate the following:* Technically focused/ Ideally with knowledge of either the Flat or Pitched Roofing sector, or alternatively a Construction Product background (Facade, Building Envelope etc..).* Must have direct Sales experience gained within an Area Sales Manager role.* Dynamic relationship builder and very target driven.* Proactive and able to work successfully using your own initiative and approach.* Experience in a sales construction related environment or similar where relationship management is paramount* Experience of maintaining and developing customer and contractor relationshipsDiversity & InclusionKingsley Consulting operates an inclusive and diverse recruitment process, whilst also ensuring our clients do the same and provide any advice or education to them in relation to this. If there may be any support or adjustments required at any point throughoutyour recruitment journey with us, then please let us know and our trained consultants will assist and advise you accordingly