Join us as an Area Sales Manager and help grow our business by building strong customer relationships and identifying new opportunities in the Protective & Marine Coatings market. If youre someone who enjoys being out in front of customers, understands what good account management looks like, and knows how to grow business through trust, knowledge, and smart planning this could be the next career move for you. This role is UK Central and Midlands - please only apply if you live in this area. In this role you will be accountable for Manage and grow a mix of key, new, and existing accounts across your region Develop a clear business plan to drive sales, volume, and profit Visit customers regularly and deliver presentations, including at Board level Identify and win new business in core market areas Build strong internal and external relationships Advise customers on coating systems and product options Negotiate contracts, pricing, and protect margins Analyse market trends and competitor activity Provide monthly updates on progress, challenges, and opportunities Support forecasting and make adjustments based on demand The skills and experience you will ideally have Have solid coatings knowledge and ideally experience in Protective & Marine Coatings or related industries Be confident building strong relationships at all levels, including board-level presentations Be commercially minded, with a natural ability to spot opportunities and close deals Be organised, proactive, and comfortable managing a pipeline of new and existing accounts Have strong negotiation skills and the confidence to protect margins and value Be curious, analytical, and able to interpret market trends Enjoy autonomy, problem-solving, and owning results Bring a positive, collaborative mindset to working with colleagues across the region A degree is an advantage, but your industry experience, commercial awareness, and customer-focused attitude matter most. A driving license and live in Central UK / Midlands What we can offer you Hybrid and flexible working for great worklife balance Competitive pay sales incentive bonus Company car, iPad, and iPhone International career growth opportunities Industry-leading innovation and expertise Continuous training through Sherwin Academy Attractive wellbeing, mental health, womens inclusion and ID&E programmes At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in: Life with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being Career with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution Connection with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities It's all here for you let's Create Your Possible Eligibility to Work You will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying for. Equal Opportunity Employer An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law. Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.