Excellent opportunity for a candidate with a Plumbing / Heating background to join leading manufacturer * Rare opportunity for a trade counter internal candidate with a great attitude take the step into their first field sales role Area Sales Manager Plumbing & Heating Area: South Wales / South West The Role of Area Sales Manager Fantastic opportunity to join a leading UK manufacturer of heating and air source heat pumps, radiators & UFH * Field sales role covering the South West & South Wales * 70% account management / 30% new business development * Responsible for an area with a turnover of approximately £5m * 50% selling through regional plumbing & heating contractors, one-man installers and regional house builders * 50% managing circa 100 plumbing and heating merchants including Plumbase, Grahams, Plumbstore, City Plumbing and Wolseley * 90% domestic and 10% commercial focus * Average order values: £3,000 for heat pumps and £500 - £1,000 for cylinders * Four and a half days per week on the road with remaining time for admin and appointment setting The Company Hiring an Area Sales Manager A market-leading British manufacturer at the forefront of sustainable heating solutions. With over a decade of consistent growth, they have built a reputation for innovation, reliability and technical excellence while partnering with some of the most respected names in the construction and renewable energy sectors. The business has invested heavily in product development, UK manufacturing facilities and customer support infrastructure, ensuring their products are trusted by installers, merchants and developers alike. Known for nurturing talent, offering long-term career progression and providing industry-recognised training, they combine the stability of an established manufacturer with the agility and ambition of a rapidly growing brand. The Candidate for the Area Sales Manager role * 12 months sales background within the plumbing & heating market * Merchant experience advantageous but not essential * Organised, personable and driven with a strong desire to win new business * Will also consider merchant salespeople with excellent contractor relationships looking to step into field sales Package for the Area Sales Manager * £38,000 - £46,000 basic salary * £10,000 - £15,000 uncapped commission * Fully expensed hybrid company car * Full benefits package Ref: CPJ1772