Area Sales Manager - South East in Stevenage

Manthorpe Building Products is a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of plastic injection moulded, vacuum formed and extruded products for the building industry. Part of the Genuit Group, we combine long-term stability with a culture built on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement. We encourage fresh ideas, invest in development and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels like they belong.

Role Overview: We are seeking a driven and commercially focused Area Sales Manager (ASM) to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for converting sales leads into profitable business, while building and strengthening relationships with both existing and new customers. You will work closely with roofing, building, and plumbing merchants and distributors, as well as directly with builders and contractors to generate demand. Regular site visits will be essential to ensure product specifications are met and opportunities are maximised.

Territory: This role covers the South East region. Ideal candidates will be based in or around Stevenage, Chelmsford, Suffolk, North London, Milton Keynes, Romford.

Key Responsibilities:

• Convert sales leads into profitable business opportunities, maximising revenue across existing, new, and target accounts
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with customers, including merchants, distributors, builders, and contractors
• Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities within the market
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of customer interactions, market intelligence, and stakeholder activity using Salesforce
• Prepare and deliver clear, timely, and competitive quotations and proposals tailored to customer needs
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure resources and support are aligned with customer requirements
• Provide expert product knowledge and guidance to customers across the full product portfolio
• Identify opportunities to expand business within existing accounts and win new business from competitors
• Contribute to sales strategies, bids, and overall business growth initiatives
• Support the launch and promotion of new products within your territory
• Stay informed on industry trends and technological developments to maintain a strong market position

Skills & Requirements:

• Proven experience in an external sales or account management role
• Background in the construction industry, particularly working with merchants or distributors
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage a busy territory
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to produce accurate quotations, proposals, and presentations
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel across the UK as required

Benefits:

• Company Car & Bonus
• 25 days holiday
• Contributory pension - up to 8% matched
• Company Sick Pay
• Share save scheme
• Life Assurance Cover
• Cycle to work scheme
• Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services

Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.

At Manthorpe our colleagues are the very heart of our business and the foundation of what makes Manthorpe Building Products a truly great place to work. Our employees are crucial to the success of our business so it's important we invest and support colleague development. We want colleagues to feel confident in their ability to complete their role but have the opportunity to grow and develop.