Area Sales Manager in Taunton, Somerset

• Step into field sales with a growing manufacturer. Up to £35,000 basic, OTE up to £42,000, hybrid company car, and full training with a clear path to progression.

Area Sales Manager
Area: South West (Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, can also be Bristol based)

The Role of Area Sales Manager

• Taking ownership of your own South West territory, managing a mix of national and independent plumbing and heating merchant branches
• Becoming a trusted, regular face at branch level, working closely with branch teams, installers and contractors
• Driving awareness, usage and recommendation of a design led interior product range
• Providing product support and guidance to branch staff and trade professionals
• Working with internal teams to grow accounts and deliver excellent service
• A relationship led role, not a pushy one. Success comes from credibility, consistency and regular contact

The Company of Area Sales Manager

• An established, growing manufacturer of interior surface products for residential, commercial and leisure settings
• A strong UK merchant network and a reputation for long term partnerships and high service levels
• Continued investment in new products and UK growth
• Structured training and genuine progression, so you can build a long term career

The Candidate of Area Sales Manager

• Field sales experience within the trade, merchant or construction sector, or
• Internal sales, trade counter, branch or telesales experience and ready for your first field based role
• Enjoys building relationships with trade professionals
• Confident engaging with installers, contractors and branch teams
• Organised, reliable and self motivated
• Full UK driving licence required

The Package for the Area Sales Manager

• Basic salary up to £35,000
• OTE up to £42,000 (20% bonus)
• Hybrid company car
• Private healthcare after probation
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Phone and laptop
• Full training and structured progression

Whether you are already in field sales or ready to take your first step out of internal sales or trade counter, this is a chance to build a career on relationships rather than hard selling. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Sectors of interest: Field Sales, Area Sales, Account Management, Internal Sales, Trade Counter, Branch Sales, Plumbing and Heating, Plumbers Merchants, Builders Merchants, Bathrooms, KBB, Building Products