Area Sales Manager in Chelmsford

About Aggregate Industries UK. We are at the heart of construction, committed to building progress and transforming the industry to deliver a more sustainable future for all. We are recognised as one of the safest, most customer-focused companies in this space and we are looking for you to be part of our movement to grow, innovate and develop together to create continuous value. Join today and build progress with us.

The Opportunity: We are looking for a dynamic and driven Area Sales Manager to grow and develop our Aggregates customer base across Essex and Suffolk. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact, winning new business and building strong, lasting relationships. You don’t need to come from the construction industry; what matters is your passion for sales, a proven track record of success, and a commitment to putting customers first. If you thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment and take pride in delivering sustainable solutions that support decarbonisation, we want to hear from you!

• Grow your territory and win new business: You’ll actively target new trading accounts across all sectors, expanding our customer base and delivering the best product mix to maximise value.
• Using your strong presentation and negotiation skills to engage clients, you will secure profitable contracts and create tailored proposals that highlight the benefits of our construction materials.
• You will partner with operations, logistics, and customer service teams to ensure seamless product delivery, while aligning with marketing on strategies and promotional activities.
• You take pride in maintaining accurate sales records, using Salesforce to track performance, provide regular updates, and implement strategies that enhance customer loyalty and retention.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring.
• Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety.
• We care about you and your family. That’s why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.
• Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.
• Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.
• Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad (via our parent company Holcim).
• Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace.
• Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products.
• Company Vehicle.

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.