Area Sales Manager

Area Sales Manager sought by the water technologies division of a global, £multibillion construction products manufacturer with nearly 200 locations worldwide, to cover the Yorkshire/North East region selling the company’s district heating products.
Your role as Area Sales Manager:
As Area Sales Manager based on patch in the Yorkshire/North East region, your duties will include:
* Generating new business for the Company’s pre-insulated district heating pipework solutions
* Dealing with and selling to contractors, wholesalers, building services consultants and clients
* Meeting sales and profitability targets
* Ensuring regular planning and reporting is maintained
* Understanding and interpreting customer needs
* Adopting a disciplined approach to prospecting and follow-up
* Effectively utilising CRM systems to track customer and competitor insights
Your skills & experience:
* You will have proven sales experience within the construction industry, including strong experience of dealing with specifiers and contractors (mechanical / utility)
* Experience in district heating projects or low carbon heating is desired but not essential for the role
* As the role will involve training and supporting contractors on site with the Company’s district heating pipework, site experience is essential
* Target-driven and naturally engaging individual who excels in building relationships and enjoys regular customer interaction
* Well organised with a structured approach to the role
* An excellent communicator, as well as having confidence in delivering technical presentations
Benefits:
* £45,000 - £55,000 salary depending on skills and experience
* Sales Incentive Programme (max 40% paid quarterly, plus individual targets - max 10% paid annually)
* Vehicle Allowance £8K per annum (£663 per month)
* Flexible hours (core hours 10am-3pm)
* Time off in lieu
* Enhanced Pension Scheme (e.g. Min 3% EE & 6% ER, Mid 4% EE & 8% ER and Max EE 5% & ER 10%)
* Life Assurance (3x salary) if enrolled in above
* Private Medical Insurance & Health Cash Plan (P11D Benefit with option to add family for an additional fee)
* Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
* Free flu jabs
* Health & wellbeing platform
* 32 days holidays including bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 2 years’ service, with option to buy and sell holiday (up to 5 days)
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme & Cycle to Work scheme
* Long service awards
* Employee assistance programme
* Internal training academy and access to external training and supported education
* Social culture and events
Area Sales Manager
Yorkshire & North East
£45,000 - £55,000 depending on skills & experience + to 50% bonus + car allowance + benefits