At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and grow an established customer portfolio in a dynamic sales environment.
- Company: Join a successful brand with over 6,000 products and a focus on customer relationships.
- Benefits: Up to £55,000 salary, uncapped commission, hybrid company car, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Enjoy autonomy in managing your region and excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by building long-term relationships and driving growth in your territory.
- Qualifications: Proven field sales experience, strong relationship-building skills, and a full UK driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 42500 £ per year.
- Established customer portfolio
- Take over a well‑developed territory with existing accounts, allowing you to focus on building relationships and driving organic growth rather than cold prospecting.
- Autonomy and ownership
- Manage your own region, plan your diary, and make a genuine impact on customer success and commercial performance.
- Long‑term career opportunity
- Join a successful, growing business that invests in its people, offers excellent support, and rewards performance.
- Area Sales Manager – East Anglia & Eastern Region
Territory
PE, NR, IP, CB, SS, SG, CO & CM
Package
Up to £55,000 basic salary + uncapped commission (circa £10-20k) + Hybrid Company Car
Are you a relationship‑driven sales professional who thrives on growing existing customer partnerships with a proven track record in managing Kitchen & Bathroom Showroom’s, Builders Merchants &/or Plumbers Merchants to their full potential?
Our client who are an incredibly well established and popular brand offering a portfolio of over 6,000 products including baths, showers, tiles, toilets and basins, are looking for an experienced Area Sales Manager to take ownership of an established territory, developing long‑term customer relationships while driving growth, retention, and exceptional service.
This is a field‑based role focused predominantly on account management, working with a loyal customer base to identify opportunities, maximise revenue, and ensure customers receive the highest level of support.
The Role
- Manage and develop an established portfolio of customers across the region.
- Build strong, long‑lasting relationships with key decision‑makers.
- Increase customer retention through proactive account management.
- Identify opportunities to grow revenue through upselling and cross‑selling.
- Conduct regular customer visits to understand business needs and provide tailored solutions.
- Deliver exceptional customer service and resolve any issues quickly and effectively.
- Maintain accurate account plans, forecasts, and CRM records.
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure a seamless customer experience.
About You
- Proven experience in field sales or account management looking after a portfolio of kitchen & bathroom showrooms, builders merchants &/or plumbers merchants.
- Ideally you will have sold one or more of the products that they sell
- Strong relationship‑building and customer retention skills.
- Commercially minded with a track record of growing existing accounts.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational abilities.
- Self‑motivated and able to manage a regional territory independently.
- Full UK driving licence.
- What’s on Offer
- Basic salary of up to £55,000 per year + uncapped commission (£10-20k realistic OTE)
- Hybrid company car
- Ongoing training and career development.
- The opportunity to inherit and develop an established, high‑potential customer base within a successful and growing organisation.
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Area Sales Manager in Bury St Edmunds employer: BMS Engineering Recruitment
BMS Engineering Recruitment is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where growth and development are at the forefront. With a strong commitment to supporting the NHS and a focus on employee training, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in wound care while enjoying a competitive salary package and benefits. Join us in East Anglia & Northern Home Counties, where your expertise will be valued and your career can flourish.
Contact Details:
BMS Engineering Recruitment Recruitment Team
