Area Sales Manager in Sittingbourne

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Sales Team could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career in a values‑led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

As a group, we are a global manufacturer of construction materials and our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

We’re looking for an experienced Area Sales Manager, ideally based in or near Bristol. This is a field‑based role covering Avon, Bristol, Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. Knauf is a flexible employer, offering hybrid home and field‑based working so you can do your best work. If you’d like to discuss flexible working arrangements, please reach out.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Champion Health & Safety procedures at all times to protect yourself and others.
• Build strong customer relationships through regular contact to protect and grow sales.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities across existing and emerging markets.
• Monitor customer financial/commercial activity to maximise revenue.
• Provide practical technical advice to uphold Knauf’s reputation for excellence.
• Use CRM daily for call/activity reporting and project tracking.
• Promptly administer terms, rebates, and project‑support documents to ensure accurate invoicing.
• Maintain a live territory plan with customer segmentation to drive growth.
• Support product launches and events; collaborate with National Account teams on regional supply‑chain compliance.
• Create and optimise pricing documents in CRM/SAP to drive profitable business.

What We’d Love For You To Have

• Strong market insight to understand development opportunities.
• Proven track record in customer‑facing roles within the construction sector.
• Advanced solution‑selling skills to turn opportunities into measurable value.
• Self‑starter: plans calls, prioritises pipeline, and maximises customer time.
• Skilled negotiator with a talent for building and sustaining relationships.
• Converts opportunities into sales and nurtures them into stable, long‑term business.
• Able to establish and maintain high‑quality strategic partnerships with clients.
• Collaborative team player who builds effective cross‑department relationships.
• Educated, numerate and literate; confident with percentages, margins and discount structures.
• Confident and competent at presenting solutions and value propositions.
• Digitally fluent: proficient with CRM, MS Suite and mobile applications.

We Will Provide

• A competitive salary of around £50,000 plus bonus and package.
• Three paid days leave for community, charitable, or voluntary commitments.
• 7% employer pension contribution.
• Level 3 Westfield Cashplan Healthcare.
• Income Protection.
• Access to a Reward & Benefits platform.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (legal or medical advice).
• Life Assurance (x 4 times your basic salary).
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Tech Scheme.