Area Sales Executive

Job Title: Area Sales Executive
Location: Northwest - Field-Based
Salary: £35,000-£40,000 + commission
Role: Permanent – Full time

Are you a driven, commercially astute sales professional who thrives on winning new business and building lasting customer relationships?

We are recruiting for an ambitious and fast-growing supplier within the building materials and home improvement sector. This business offers a wide range of high-quality, low-maintenance products used across residential and commercial projects, working with both trade professionals and end consumers.

This is a field-based opportunity where success will be built through energy, resilience, and the ability to open doors. You’ll be responsible for developing new business across a broad customer base including trade counters, builders, contractors and homeowners, while also growing existing accounts.

If you’re hungry, proactive, and love being out on the road generating revenue, this is a brilliant opportunity to make a real impact.

The Role

· Actively prospect and generate new business through field-based activity, including cold calling and door knocking
· Build and develop strong relationships with trade customers, local builders and contractors
· Identify and convert opportunities across both retail (public) and contract/project channels
· Manage and grow an existing customer base, increasing spend and product penetration
· Deliver product knowledge and value-led sales conversations to customers
· Maintain a structured pipeline of activity, tracking leads and opportunities
· Work closely with internal teams to ensure excellent service and order fulfilment
· Provide regular feedback on market trends, competitor activity and customer demands

About You

We are looking for a highly motivated and commercially driven individual who thrives in a target-driven environment.

Essential:
· Proven experience in a field-based sales or business development role
· Strong track record of winning new business
· Confident, resilient and comfortable with cold calling/door knocking
· Ability to build relationships across trade and contractor networks
· Highly organised with strong territory management skills
· Full UK driving licence

Desirable:
· Experience within building materials, construction supplies, KBB, or home improvement sectors
· Experience selling into trade counters, builders merchants or contractors
· Exposure to project or contract-led sales

About us:
This Area Sales Manager role is handled by McCarthy Recruitment, an award-winning multi-sector recruitment consultancy. We are committed to unlocking your full potential and finding your perfect role.

Start your journey today. Apply now or find us online:

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