Area Sales Manager - Automotive (Permanent)

Regional Sales Manager | £50,000 - £55,000 + company car + bonuses | South Central Territory    My client, a well-established supplier within their sector, is currently seeking a Regional Sales Manager to join their growing sales team on a permanent basis. This field-based role is ideal for a commercially driven sales professional who enjoys building strong client relationships, developing new business opportunities, and managing a regional territory with autonomy.   Responsibilities Drive sales growth across the assigned region, achieving agreed revenue and margin targets Build and maintain strong relationships with builders’ merchants, landscapers, and trade customers Identify and develop new business opportunities within the territory Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to close and aftersales support Maintain accurate sales pipelines, forecasts, and customer information within the CRM system Plan and manage customer visits, product presentations, and promotional activity across the region Work closely with internal departments to ensure a high level of customer service Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for growth Prepare regular sales reports and forecasts for senior management  Skills Proven experience in a field-based sales role, ideally within construction, building materials, or a related industry Experience selling through builders’ merchants and working with professional trade customers Strong track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets Self-motivated and confident managing an independent regional territory Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively Experience using CRM systems to manage pipelines and customer activity Commercially aware with a proactive and strategic sales approach  Package £50,000 - £55,000 + annual and quarterly bonuses Company car Enhanced pension