Area Sales Manager - #2171307

Chase Taylor Recruitment is working on behalf of an established business within the UPCV building products and fenestration sector to recruit an experienced Area Sales Manager covering Leeds and York.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven sales professional with experience in trade sales, ideally within the windows and doors, building products or wider construction supply industry.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new business, strengthening existing customer relationships and increasing sales across their designated territory.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an effective area sales strategy to achieve sales targets.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities within the trade market.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with installers, builders, trade customers and contractors.
• Promote the company's range of window, door and building products products.
• Identify opportunities to grow customer accounts and increase product sales.
• Conduct regular customer visits to understand requirements and generate new business.
• Research local markets and competitor activity to maximise sales potential.
• Prepare quotations, negotiate pricing and close sales opportunities.
• Work closely with internal sales and branch teams to deliver excellent customer service.
• Monitor sales performance, pipeline activity and progress against targets.
• Represent the business professionally at customer meetings and industry events.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as an Area Sales Manager, Territory Sales Manager or Trade Sales Manager.
• Experience within the windows and doors, building products, fenestration or construction supply industry.
• A proven track record of generating new business and growing existing accounts.
• Strong knowledge of trade customers, ideally including window and door installers, builders and contractors.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Commercially minded, target-driven and motivated to achieve results.
• Able to manage a territory independently and organise customer visits effectively.
• Full UK driving licence.

The Package

• Salary of up to £55,000, depending on experience.
• Company car.
• Commission scheme with earning potential linked to performance.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Opportunity to join an established business within the building products and fenestration sector.
• The chance to develop customer relationships and make a significant contribution to regional sales growth.

If you are an ambitious sales professional with experience in trade sales and the windows, doors or building plastics industry, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Dana at Chase Taylor Recruitment, quoting reference MM6787