Job Description:

• Rare opportunity for a FIELD SALES candidate from any background to join a market leader

Area Sales Manager – Commercial Building products / solutions

Area: Essex And Hertfordshire SG, LU, AL, CM,CO, SS.

The Role of Area Sales Manager

• This is a field and home based sales position.
• As Area Sales Manager, you will be responsible for promoting a specialist range of commercial building products used across a variety of non-residential projects including education, healthcare, leisure, transport and office environments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working at early project stage to support design teams and influence product selection
• Engaging with multiple stakeholders across the construction and design process
• Managing a mix of new business development, project tracking and account management activity
• Progressing opportunities from initial enquiry through to specification and order stage
• Building and maintaining relationships with architects, consultants, main contractors, local authorities and installers
• Providing product support and guidance to assist with decision making during project development

This is a consultative sales role requiring strong relationship building skills and a structured approach to managing a live pipeline of projects.

The Company

Our client is an established international manufacturer supplying commercial building products into the wider construction sector.

The business operates across multiple markets and has a strong reputation for product quality, reliability and long term performance.

Key strengths include:

• Long established international presence
• Strong reputation for consistency and product performance
• Well embedded within the construction supply chain
• Close working relationships with design and delivery professionals across non-residential projects
• Commitment to structured training, development and long term career progression

The Candidate

• We are looking for someone with field sales experience and a consistent, stable track record of success.
• You do not need experience within the construction or building products sector, as full training will be provided.

Key attributes include:

• Commercially minded with a proactive approach to sales
• Comfortable engaging with technical or solution-based products
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage long and complex sales cycles with multiple stakeholders
• Naturally inquisitive with a willingness to learn and develop

The Package

• £40,000 – £50,000 depending on experience
• £12.5K OTE
• Hybrid company car
• Health
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays rising to 30 with service
• 5% employer pension contribution

Ref: CPJ1844