Job Description
* If you are on the upward curve of your career and want to be developed by a leading established blue-chip construction brand - look no further!
Area Sales Manager - Facades
Area: Southern Home Counties
The Role of Area Sales Manager Facades
* This is a field-based sales role covering the Southern Home Counties, where you will be responsible for driving business growth through the management of key accounts and the acquisition of new project opportunities.
* You will be targeting a wide range of high-profile construction projects, including large-scale commercial developments, high-end residential schemes, and student accommodation projects.
* Your focus will be on winning high-value tenders and securing long-term business through strategic engagement with key influencers and decision-makers.
* You will work closely with major contractors such as Mace, Kier, and Laing O'Rourke, as well as top-tier developers including Vistry and Cala Homes.
* This is a consultative sales role, involving regular engagement with C-level stakeholders and senior personnel including: Commercial Directors Procurement Managers Technical Directors Quantity Surveyors (QSs).
* You will also be expected to build strong relationships with major architectural practices to drive early specification and ensure the company's façade systems are front-of-mind from design to installation.
Key responsibilities include:
* Identifying and developing high-value opportunities across key market sectors
* Managing and growing key accounts with Tier 1 contractors and national developers
* Securing specifications and negotiating tenders for high-order-value façade solutions
* Delivering a consultative, project-based sales approach with long-term relationship development
* Working collaboratively with internal technical and commercial teams to ensure smooth project delivery and client satisfaction
This role offers the chance to become a key part of a market-leading, high-growth business with a reputation for innovation, service excellence, and employee development.
The Company - Area Sales Manager - Facades
Our client is a market-leading organisation and manufacturer of building façade products, with annual revenues exceeding £220 million. As a rapidly growing and forward-thinking business, this is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic company that continues to go from strength to strength. Renowned for its commercial success and operational excellence, the business offers genuine stability and a clearly defined career development path for high-performing individuals. What sets this company apart is its commitment to nurturing talent; evidenced by the fact that the majority of its senior leadership team have progressed from within. As a sales-driven organisation, they are dedicated to supporting their commercial teams through industry-leading training, structured development, and a collaborative, high-performance culture.
The Candidate for the Area Sales Manager role - Facades
* 1 to 2 years of external sales experience within the construction industry either with a manufacturer, distributor, or builders merchant
* A strong work ethic, competitive nature, and the desire to exceed targets and grow professionally
* A professional, articulate, and personable demeanour, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels
* A team-oriented approach, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* A clear passion for learning and a long-term commitment to career development within a market leader
* A stable work history that demonstrates reliability and progression
The package for the Area Sales Manager Facades
* £40,000 to £45,000 base salary, plus uncapped commission, top performers earn six figures
* Company car or cash allowance, laptop and mobile phone
* Fantastic company benefits including, pension and life assurance
* 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
Ref: CPJ 1701