Blue-chip market leader in landscaping and construction products * Managing key accounts with builders merchants Area Sales Manager – Landscaping products into builders merchants Area: Essex * This is a field sales role managing the company’s highest-performing region, already trading above target. * As Area Sales Manager, you’ll be responsible for promoting a market-leading range of landscaping building materials through Builders Merchants and Landscaping Stockists across Essex. * Strengthening relationships with Builders Merchants and Landscaping stockists * Driving demand with sub-contractors, creating pull-through sales into the merchant channel * Partnering with Branch Managers and delivering training to branch staff to increase product knowledge * Maximising branch footprint and negotiating additional displays to grow market share The Company hiring an Area Sales Manager Our client is a blue-chip, award-winning market leader, recognised for year-on-year growth and a reputation as a favoured brand among Builders Merchants and Contractors. They invest heavily in product development, marketing, and distribution, ensuring best-in-class service and innovation. With exceptional staff retention rates, a clear career pathway into Key Accounts and People Management, and in-touch training and development programmes designed to support ongoing career growth, this is an opportunity to join a company where progression and success are part of the culture. The Package on offer for the Area Sales Manager * Basic salary up to £53,000 * Uncapped OTE – realistic £20K in year one * Hybrid or electric company car * 8% company pension contribution * Death-in-service x8 * BUPA private healthcare * Discounted company shares Ref: CPJ1753