Job Description
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 you're 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.
Responsibilities
* 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
Qualifications
* 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 work–life 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, women's inclusion and ID&E programmes
* Please note that Sherwin Williams is unable to respond to any enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies**
About Us
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
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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.