Area Sales Manager / Business Development Manager

Area Sales Manager / Business Development Manager Ready to own a territory, win new business and make a real commercial impact? Join an established company with a 50-year history, where you can build valuable customer relationships, open new opportunities and drive growth across Portsmouth and surrounding areas. If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Territory Sales Manager, Territory Manager, Construction Products Account Manager, Key Account Manager, Field Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Business Development Executive, Sales Representative Benefits include a performance-related bonus, company car, pension and life assurance. SALARY:

Negotiable Depending on Experience LOCATION:

Portsmouth, Hampshire and surrounding areas JOB TYPE:

Full-Time, Permanent JOB OVERVIEW An excellent opportunity is available to own a defined sales territory, win new business and grow established customer relationships. The Area Sales Manager / Business Development Manager will combine field-based customer engagement with account growth and pipeline development, using knowledge of insulation, drylining and wider construction products to provide practical and commercially effective solutions. Working closely with customers, internal teams and suppliers, the Area Sales Manager / Business Development Manager will support strong service while responding to market and product developments. The Area Sales Manager / Business Development Manager will have scope to make a visible contribution to sales, margin and wider business growth. DUTIES Your duties as the Area Sales Manager / Business Development Manager include: Territory Sales Performance:

Take ownership of sales performance, margin and business development across the designated area Account Growth:

Develop existing customer relationships and identify opportunities for additional business New Business Development:

Proactively identify, approach and win new customers while maintaining a healthy sales pipeline Customer Solutions:

Visit customers, understand requirements and recommend practical, commercially effective product solutions Relationship Management:

Build strong relationships with contractors, merchants, developers and other construction professionals Quotations and Negotiation:

Prepare and negotiate commercially competitive, profitable quotations and manage opportunities through to completion Internal Collaboration:

Work closely with internal teams and suppliers to deliver excellent customer service Market Awareness:

Monitor market conditions, competitor activity, product developments and changing customer requirements CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS We're looking for a confident and commercially minded sales professional who enjoys being out in the market, building relationships and creating opportunities. Ideally, you will have: Previous area sales, territory sales, business development, external sales or account management experience Experience within insulation, drylining, construction or building materials Strong knowledge of insulation and drylining products and their applications Understanding of the construction supply chain and customer requirements Proven ability to develop new business, grow existing accounts and achieve sales targets Strong sales, negotiation, communication, relationship-building and deal-closing skills Self-motivated and organised approach with the ability to manage a territory effectively Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly throughout the assigned area BENEFITS Performance-related bonus Company car 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays Pension scheme Life assurance Long-service holiday benefits Training and development opportunities Supportive, family-oriented working environment Opportunity to build a long-term career within an established and growing business HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV's of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P15284 Full-Time, Permanent Construction and Trades Sales Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Portsmouth, Hampshire. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency. AWD-IN-SPJ

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