* Superb opportunity for a sales professional in KBB / Interiors / Plumbing & Heating or Construction to join a market leader (field sales / account management)
Area Sales Manage r – KBB Products
Area : South Scotland / Tyne & Wear / Cumbria
KA, ML, EH, TD, DG, CA, NE, SR & DH.
Excellent opportunity to join a well established and growing manufacturer within the KBB and plumbing products sector, supplying a wide range of independent merchants, national merchant groups and showroom partners across the region.
We are looking for a commercially driven field sales professional with experience selling KBB, plumbing & heating or building products into merchant and showroom environments or a merchant sales person (external or an internal branch based sales person looking to elevate their career).
The role of Area Sales Manager
o Developing and growing established merchant and showroom relationships across the region
o Increasing product visibility, display and stock footprint within branch networks
o Driving incremental sales growth through trusted, long-term partnership style account management
o Cross selling and up selling a wider range of products into existing accounts to maximise share of wallet
o Building strong relationships with branch managers, buyers and showroom consultants to become a key supplier partner
o Managing key national and independent merchants including MKM, Huws Gray and Wolseley at branch level
o Supporting KBB studio and showroom partners with product knowledge and sales support
o Identifying and unlocking further growth opportunities within an established, high potential territory
The Company hiring an Area Sales Manager
Our client is a well established and growing specialist manufacturer within the KBB and interior solutions sector, recognised for delivering high quality, design-led and performance-driven product systems for both residential and commercial applications.
With a strong heritage in product development and innovation, the business has built an excellent reputation for combining modern design with practical, installer-friendly solutions that perform across a wide range of projects.
They are a trusted supplier within the KBB and interiors market, with a well-balanced presence across both merchant and showroom channels, supported by strong relationships throughout the UK distribution network.
Key strengths include:
o Consistent investment in product development and innovation
o Strong reputation for quality, reliability and ease of installation
o Well established relationships across merchant and showroom partners
o High level of customer support, marketing and sales enablement
o Continued growth across the UK with clear long term expansion plans
The business is in an exciting phase of development, offering genuine long term career prospects within a supportive and commercially focused environment. Structured training, strong onboarding and clear progression pathways are central to how they develop their people.
The candidate for the Area Sales Manager role
o KBB products
o Plumbing & heating products
o Bathrooms / sanitaryware
o Merchant sales
o Building materials
o Interior / decorative products
Suitable candidates could currently be working as:
o Area Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Territory Manager, Key Account Manager, Merchant Sales Representative or I nternal Sales professional looking to step into a field based role.
If you are a relationship-led sales professional who enjoys developing long term partnerships and growing existing business within a strong merchant and showroom network, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a high quality product range and genuine long term potential.
The Package on offer for the Area Sales Manager
o £42,000 basic salary
o 20% bonus
o Choice of hybrid company car or EV option, or £6,000 car allowance
o Stakeholder pension scheme
o 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Ref : CPJ1840