Area Sales Manager - South West & South Wales

We are recruiting for a hugely successful manufacturer within the building envelope market looking for a South West, South Wales or West Midlands based field sales professional to join the team. This role will be managing a network of national and independent builders merchants on an established patch. You will be tasked with servicing the accounts to the highest standard focusing on cross-selling / upselling, promotional activities, trade days and product training. The company offer a range of award-winning products to trade stockists and sell via features and benefits including quality, service, innovation and durability. Full training is given as well as support from an internal technical team. Ideally candidates will be based in or around the Cheltenham, Bristol, Gloucester or Cardiff areas but applicants can live anywhere in the South West, South Wales or West Midlands. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Day-to-day management of trade counter accounts * Implementing an agreed account development plan with each trade account brand * Delivering outstanding sales results through proactive branch activity and progressive relationship building * Responsible for own journey planning and managing own diary * Producing sales and activity reports in line with company goals You will be proactive and have bags of enthusiasm and self-motivation with either construction field sales experience or be working in a builders merchant looking to move into field sales. On offer is a competitive salary plus bonus, car, pension, healthcare and 25 days plus bank holidays