Area Sales Manager

Leicester Permanent View Job Description
We are looking for a motivated External Sales Representative to promote and sell high-quality clay drainage products to contractors, merchants, and specifiers across the construction and civil engineering sectors. The ideal candidate will have field sales experience, strong industry knowledge, and the ability to build lasting customer relationships while delivering technical support and commercial solutions.
  • Do you have experience selling heavy side construction products?
  • Are you looking to join business with a strong reputation in the industry?

About Our Client

We are seeking a driven and experienced External Sales Representative to join a leading manufacturer and supplier of clay drainage solutions serving the construction and civil engineering sectors. This field-based role focuses on developing and managing relationships with key stakeholders across the supply chain - including merchants, contractors, consultants, and end users.

You'll be representing a well-established product range known for its quality, sustainability, and performance, used in infrastructure, housing, and commercial projects across the UK

Job Description

  • Identify, develop, and manage sales opportunities across your designated region
  • Build strong relationships with existing customers and actively seek new business
  • Promote technical clay drainage products and solutions to contractors, consultants, specifiers, and merchants
  • Support customers with product selection, technical advice, and commercial solutions
  • Deliver presentations, CPDs, and product demonstrations as required
  • Work collaboratively with internal teams including technical, customer service, and marketing
  • Provide accurate sales forecasting and market intelligence
  • Represent the company at industry events, exhibitions, and site visits

The Successful Applicant

  • Proven field sales experience in the construction, civils, or drainage products sector
  • Strong understanding of the construction supply chain and contractor/merchant networks
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to interpret technical specifications and provide practical product guidance
  • Self-motivated with a results-oriented mindset
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally

What's on Offer

Competitive package depending on experience

Contact
Jade Morris
Quote job ref
JN-092025-6832947
Phone number
+44 113 388 9066

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
Technical / Industrial
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Leicester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jade Morris
Consultant phone
+44 113 388 9066
Job reference
JN-092025-6832947