Area Sales Manager

Bennett & Game and proud to represent a leading facades manufacturer seeking an Area Sales Manager to join their expanding team and assist in the further growth and development of the business. Starting as a family-run business, our client has a focus on staff satisfaction, priding themselves on their low staff turnover rate and long-tenure with numerous members of the team being with the company for over 40 years. The Area Sales Manager will be responsible managing and maintaining relationships with 15 regular accounts as well as developing new business across the North-east of England.

It is envisioned that the successful candidate will have prior experience/knowledge within the cladding / facades sector and a passion for building / maintaining relationships with clients as well as proactive mindset. With 30-40 staff and an annual turnover of approx. £5 million per annum, this is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who is looking to further their career and play a key role in the long-term growth of a company.

• Salary: £45k - £50k + OTE's
• Car Allowance
• 31 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) rising with service
• Contributory pension scheme
• Commission Structure: TBC
• Life Assurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Perkbox

• Selling a high-quality manufactured range of cladding / façade products
• Managing approximately 35 accounts with the expectation to up and cross sell
• Obtaining new business from main contractors, sub-contractors and other specialist sub-contractors
• Speaking to architects, specifiers, local authorities, main contractors, sub-contractors, facades contractors, rain screen cladders, specialise facades consultants
• Order values circa £5k-£50k

• Must have passion, energy and the enthusiasm to win new business
• Prior knowledge/experience within the facades / cladding sector or similar is essential
• Ideally have experience selling to main contractors, sub-contractors and other specialist sub-contractors
• Must have the ability to pick up technical products
• Comfortable liaising on construction sites
• Money hungry, motivated and ambitious
• Drivers License and willingness to travel across the North-East

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