At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales and build relationships in the KBB and bathroom sectors.
- Company: Join a leading design-led manufacturer with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Earn up to £55,000 plus bonuses and a company car.
- Other info: Work with a supportive team dedicated to your success.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a dynamic field-based role with growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: Experience in sales, particularly in KBB or related sectors.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Scotland - Field-Based
Salary: up to £55,000 + bonus and car
Role: Permanent – Full time
The Opportunity
Do you have experience working as an Area Sales Manager within the KBB, bathrooms, interiors or closely related sectors?
An established, design-led manufacturer and supplier within the KBB and bathroom marketplace is recruiting an Area Sales Manager to take full commercial ownership of a defined territory across retail and project channels.
This is a high-impact, field-based role where success is built through structured territory management, high-quality customer engagement and disciplined sales execution. You’ll spend the majority of your time in front of customers, developing independent retailers, showroom partners, merchants and project stakeholders to deliver sustainable and profitable growth.
This opportunity will suit a commercial, self-driven sales professional who understands showroom-led retail environments, values long-term relationship building, and thrives in a target-driven, accountability-led role.
The Role
- Take full accountability for sales performance across your assigned territory
- Deliver consistent, profitable growth through proactive account management and new business development
- Operate primarily in the field (minimum four days per week), managing a high-quality pipeline of sales activity
- Execute a structured and disciplined sales process, maintaining accurate CRM data and forecasting
- Work closely with internal teams and distribution partners to maximise opportunity across retail and project channels
Key Responsibilities
Territory Management Sales Execution
- Own and deliver sales targets across your region
- Manage and grow an existing account base while identifying and converting new business opportunities
- Plan and deliver well-structured customer visits, product presentations and range reviews
- Support customers with training, merchandising standards and point-of-sale excellence
Customer Relationship Development
- Build long-term partnerships with showroom owners, managers, designers and decision-makers
- Identify growth opportunities within accounts and execute tailored development plans
- Maintain strong visibility within key customers to protect range presence and brand position
- Handle customer issues with pace and professionalism to protect relationships
Commercial Market Focus
- Develop and deliver a clear territory business plan aligned with national strategy
- Monitor competitor activity, pricing and promotions within your territory
- Identify gaps in distribution and display, implementing targeted actions to address them
- Share market insight, customer feedback and performance data with internal stakeholders
About You
Essential
- Proven experience in a field-based Area Sales / Territory Sales role
- Background within KBB, bathrooms, interiors or a closely related showroom/merchant environment
- Strong new business capability alongside structured account management experience
- Excellent organisation, planning and time management skills
- Commercially astute with confidence in negotiation and influencing
- Disciplined CRM user with strong pipeline and forecasting capability
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- Experience working with distributor or indirect sales models
- Exposure to showroom-led retail sales environments
- Experience supporting project or contract-led sales activity
- Product training or presentation experience
About us:
This Area Sales Manager role is handled by McCarthy Recruitment, an award-winning multi-sector recruitment consultancy. We are committed to unlocking your full potential and finding your perfect role.
Start your journey today. Apply now or find us online:
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The Legal Bit: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Area Sales Manager in Stirling employer: McCarthy Recruitment
As an Area Sales Manager with our design-led manufacturer in the KBB and bathroom marketplace, you will thrive in a dynamic, field-based role that prioritises customer engagement and long-term relationship building. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through structured training and development opportunities, while our competitive salary package, including bonuses and a company car, ensures you are rewarded for your hard work. Join us in Scotland, where you can make a meaningful impact in a vibrant market and enjoy the benefits of working with a forward-thinking team.
