At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales of stylish kitchen worktops and slabs across the Midlands and South.
- Company: Join a leading European manufacturer with a strong presence in the UK market.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, bonus potential, and fully expensed hybrid working.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal growth and development in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the kitchen industry while travelling to exciting locations like Spain and Italy.
- Qualifications: Experience in field sales, especially in kitchen worktops or related sectors is essential.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Industry Sector: Kitchen Worktops, Large Format Slabs, Ceramic Floor & Wall Tiles, KBB, Kitchen & Bathroom Retailers, Kitchen Studios, Stonemasons, Worktop Fabricators, Independent Retailers, Builders Merchants, Tile Importers and Tile Distributors.
Area to be covered: Midlands and South – possible London focus.
Remuneration: £45,000-£55,000 + Up to £12,000 Bonus.
Benefits: Fully Expensed Hybrid & Benefits.
The role of the Area Sales Manager will involve:
- Field sales role selling a manufactured range of large format slabs for kitchen worktops.
- Acting as a product champion for large format slabs in the South of the country.
- 70% of your time managing and developing circa 100 kitchen studios and independent kitchen and bathroom retailers.
- 30% of your time managing and growing approx. 10-15 stonemasons/worktop fabricators.
- Growing kitchen worktop revenue from £175,000 to £250,000 in year one.
- Circa 15 customer visits per week.
- Overnight stays when required, covering a large area.
- Travel 3-4 times a year to Spain and Italy.
- Assisting with merchandising, training, developing and nurturing kitchen studios, kitchen & bathroom retailers as required.
The ideal applicant will be an Area Sales Manager with:
- Must have kitchen worktops field sales experience; will consider a mix of worktop slabs and tiles.
- 2 years+ field sales experience.
- Prior experience of having sold into kitchen studios, merchants, retail showrooms, stonemasons or worktop fabricators desirable.
- Hardworking/honest.
- Professional and prepared with strong organisation and territory management capability.
- Prepared to do high UK mileage and happy to travel abroad when required.
The Company:
- Leading European manufacturer of ceramic tiles.
- Small UK subsidiary.
- Est. circa 15 years in the UK.
Mitchell Maguire is a specialist Construction Field Sales Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Field Sales Jobs, Construction field sales vacancies and Specification field sales positions.
Area Sales Manager - Kitchen Worktops in Birmingham employer: Mitchell Maguire
Mitchell Maguire is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Dartford where innovation and teamwork thrive. Employees benefit from competitive salaries, a robust bonus package, and ample opportunities for professional growth within the construction supplies sector. The company fosters a culture of collaboration and support, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their careers.
