Area Sales Manager

Manthorpe Building Products is a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of plastic injection moulded, vacuum formed and extruded products for the building industry.
Part of the Genuit Group, we combine long-term stability with a culture built on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement. We encourage fresh ideas, invest in development and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels like they belong.
About the Role
As an Area Sales Manager, you’ll play a vital role in driving revenue growth across the South East. You’ll work closely with roofing, building, and plumbing merchants and distributors, as well as directly with builders and contractors, to generate demand and maximise opportunities.
This is a highly active, field-based position, involving regular site visits to ensure product specifications are met and customers receive expert support.
Don't worry if you don't have all the experience outlined below, we're really happy to talk with candidates who have a passion and drive to do well in the role, so still reach out if you're interested!
Territory
South East region.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Converting sales leads into profitable business opportunities across existing and new accounts
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Building and maintaining strong relationships with merchants, distributors, builders, and contractors
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Identifying and developing new business opportunities within your territory
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Managing and tracking activity through Salesforce, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records
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Preparing and delivering competitive quotations and tailored proposals
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Providing expert product knowledge and technical guidance to customers
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Collaborating with internal teams to ensure seamless customer support
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Expanding business within existing accounts and winning new customers from competitors
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Supporting sales strategies, bids, and new product launches
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Staying up to date with market trends, innovations, and competitor activity
What We’re Looking For
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Proven experience in field sales or account management
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Background in the construction industry, ideally working with merchants or distributors
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Strong commercial awareness with a track record of delivering results
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Excellent organisation and territory management skills
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Confident communicator with strong influencing and negotiation abilities
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Ability to produce high-quality proposals, quotes, and presentations
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Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently
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Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
Why Join Us?
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Opportunity to take ownership of a high-potential territory
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Work with a respected product portfolio in a growing market
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Be part of a supportive, collaborative, and commercially focused team
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Make a real impact on business growth and customer success
If you’re a motivated sales professional looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.
What we offer:
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Highly competitive salary within the industry
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Company Car
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Generous Bonus scheme
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25 days holiday
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Contributory pension - up to 8% matched & Life Assurance cover
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Company Sick Pay
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Share save scheme
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Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services