Area Sales Manager – Covering Plymouth and Cornwall
Portakabin, a leading modular builders, is recruiting an Area Sales Manager to join our Plymouth Hire Centre. This role requires local candidates who will travel weekly/daily across Plymouth and Cornwall, driving sales and order‑winning activities by promoting Portakabin products and services.
Key Responsibilities
* Apply comprehensive knowledge of Portakabin products, compliance and pricing to convert sales opportunities.
* Coordinate with colleagues to allocate, plan and prioritise work maximizing order‑winning potential.
* Collaborate with other teams to consistently meet or exceed commercial targets for the area.
* Deliver excellent customer service and product quality from order win through to project delivery, ensuring a high‑quality customer experience.
* Maintain strong internal relationships, promptly resolve service issues that could impact customer satisfaction, escalating when necessary.
* Ensure compliance with company policies, governance standards and all legal and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications & Experience
* Commercial experience in a target‑driven environment.
* Background in B2B sales with a track record of delivering results.
* Experience in managing customer, client or account relationships.
* Demonstrated ability to identify and convert new business opportunities.
* Commercial awareness of competitor activities and market trends.
* Confident negotiator with good influencing skills.
* Knowledge of sales systems (e.g. SAP, CRM tools).
Benefits & Opportunities
* Annual salary up to £37,000 – £39,000 dependent on skills and experience.
* Uncapped commission earned based on commercial target achievement.
* Company car.
* Private Medical Scheme membership.
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays; option to buy 5 additional days.
* Contributory pension with life insurance benefit.
* Health and wellbeing services.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Employee Benefits Program (discounts at shops, gyms, restaurants).
* Lifelong learning and development opportunities.
* Career progression.
About Portakabin
At Portakabin we design and deliver high‑quality modular buildings across manufacturing, education, health, transport, utilities, and construction sectors. We employ over 2,200 people across the UK and Europe, and we are committed to equal opportunities and reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants.
Apply Now
Even if you do not meet all of our ideal criteria, we encourage you to apply as we value potential and development. Interviews will commence in the week commencing… Contact our recruitment team for further details.
This role is a full‑time position based in Plymouth. Portakabin is an equal opportunity employer and commits to the equal treatment of all applicants.
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