Area Sales Manager Specification

Are you passionate about building relationships and influencing design decisions? At EGGER UK, we’re looking for an Area Sales Manager to join our growing specification team, helping to drive our presence within the architecture & design community. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, spotting opportunities, and developing their expertise in specification sales within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Building and developing relationships with architects, designers, contractors and key brands to promote EGGER products and services
• Identifying and pursuing new specification opportunities across your territory
• Delivering engaging presentations and product training to the A&D community
• Attending networking events, exhibitions and industry conferences
• Managing and tracking project pipelines, linking opportunities to sales outcomes via CRM (Salesforce)
• Collaborating closely with colleagues across sales, marketing and product teams to maximise opportunities
• Keeping up to date with market trends, sector activity and competitor developments
• Planning and carrying out regular customer visits (minimum three days per week in the field)
• Providing valuable feedback to internal teams to support ongoing product and service development

What we’re looking for:

• A qualification in a business related field (Degree/HND/NVQ) or relevant commercial experience
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage a range of stakeholders
• A proactive, self-motivated approach and the ability to manage your own diary effectively
• An interest in design, materials or interiors (experience within specification or commercial sales is advantageous but not essential)
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and CRM/database systems
• Full UK driving licence

What will help you succeed:

• Natural curiosity and a willingness to learn about products, markets and customer needs.
• The ability to influence and build credibility with clients over time.
• Commercial awareness and an eye for identifying opportunities.
• Team spirit, with the ability to collaborate across functions.

At EGGER, we invest in people. You’ll be part of a collaborative team where you can develop your skills, build your network and grow your career within specification sales. Whether you’re building on your early commercial experience or looking to take the next step into a more relationship-focused role, we’ll support your development every step of the way. If you’re motivated, curious and excited by the opportunity to work with leading names in architecture and design, we’d love to hear from you.

We Offer:

• Join Northumberland’s largest family-owned manufacturing employer, where employee wellbeing, health and safety are at the heart of everything we do.
• We’re committed to delivering excellence in quality, customer service, sustainability, and environmental responsibility.
• You’ll benefit from a competitive pension and benefits package, a rewarding and diverse role, and access to cutting-edge technology and systems.
• From a thorough induction to ongoing professional development, we support your growth every step of the way.
• Other benefits include:
• A competitive salary, bonus, and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
• A company vehicle or car allowance.
• Private Health Cash Plan.
• An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
• Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks.
• The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• An environmental and sustainability focused employer.
• Tailored training and career development opportunities.
• The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.

Successful candidates may be subject to drug and alcohol testing as part of our commitment to maintaining high standards of workplace safety.