Area Sales Manager – Decorative Surfaces & Worktops
Territory Flexible – Ideally Based Between Birmingham and Southampton
£45,000 + Commission | OTE £56,000–£57,000 | Hybrid Company Car

We are working exclusively with a leading distributor of worktops and decorative surfaces in search of a passionate and ambitious Area Sales Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable and growing business that supplies into the commercial, trade, merchant, and independent retail sectors.

Responsibilities:

As the Area Sales Manager, you will be responsible for driving sales and growing the customer base across the assigned territory. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing new business and maintaining relationships with key accounts in the commercial, trade, merchant, and independent retail sectors
• Managing and nurturing relationships with existing customers, including solid surface fabricators, furniture manufacturers, kitchen and bathroom retailers, and builders’ merchants
• Promoting and selling a wide range of products including laminate, solid surface worktops, acrylic panels, and kitchen appliances
• Providing technical product knowledge and support to customers and driving product sales in the assigned sector
• Creating and executing strategic sales plans to meet business objectives and target sales
• Reporting on sales activities, market trends, and competitor actions
• Attending industry events, exhibitions, and trade shows to build brand awareness and expand the client base
• Managing the sales pipeline and ensuring timely follow-ups to maximise conversion rates
• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service and satisfaction
• Monitoring stock levels and liaising with the operations team to ensure product availability

The Role:

• Full-time, Monday to Friday
• Typically out on the road Monday to Thursday, with Fridays working from home
• Required in the West Midlands office only on the first Friday of each month
• Flexible and autonomous working environment

Package:

• £45,000 base salary
• Commission on sales/margin (OTE circa £56,000–£57,000)
• Quarterly bonus up to £3,000 (based on targets)
• Company 4x4 hybrid car + all fuel expenses covered
• Laptop and phone provided

We are particularly keen to speak to candidates with previous field sales experience in the KBB, flooring, decorative surfaces, or construction product sectors. The territory will be shaped around the successful candidate, with flexibility available due to company growth.