At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales growth and build relationships across South East and East Anglia.
- Company: Join Simpson Strong-Tie, a leader in structural solutions and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, generous holiday, and excellent pension contributions.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for travel and career advancement.
- Why this job: Take ownership of your territory and make a real impact in the building industry.
- Qualifications: Proven sales experience, strong relationship-building skills, and proficiency in CRM tools.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 50000 £ per year.
Field-based across South East & East Anglia.
The Company
Simpson Strong-Tie is the world leader in structural solutions — products and technology that help people design and build safer, stronger homes, buildings, and communities. As a pioneer in the building industry, we have an unmatched passion for problem-solving through skilful engineering and thoughtful innovation. Our structural systems research and rigorous testing enable us to design code-listed, value-engineered solutions for a multitude of applications in wood, steel, and concrete structures. Our commitment to quality and customer service drives everything we do, ensuring engineers and builders have the tools they need to deliver projects with confidence.
We are now looking for an Area Sales Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.
The Benefits
- Salary of £45,000 - £50,000 per annum, dependent on skill set (plus bonus)
- Enhanced employer pension contributions
- Life insurance (4x basic salary)
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Health Cash Plan
- Generous long-service awards programme
- 33 days’ holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Employee network benefits
- Company sick pay
- Company car
- Company mobile & laptop
This is an exciting opportunity for a sales professional with a strong track record in territory growth and new business development to join our trusted organisation. You’ll have the autonomy to take ownership of your territory and make your mark, giving you the freedom to build valuable relationships, pursue new opportunities and turn your commercial instincts into success.
The Role
As an Area Sales Manager, you will drive sales growth across South East and East Anglia by developing new business opportunities and building long-term relationships with existing customers. Developing sales of our structural support products, you will manage an established customer base through a structured call cycle, ensuring excellent customer service while identifying opportunities to introduce additional products and strengthen customer loyalty. Alongside this, you will proactively identify, qualify and develop new business opportunities, maintaining a strong sales pipeline to expand our market presence and achieve sales growth.
Additionally, you will:
- Prepare quotes and manage daily sales administration
- Maintain accurate CRM records and sales reports
- Carry out competitor analysis and evaluate lost sales
- Attend trade days, exhibitions, product launches and team meetings
About You
To be considered as an Area Sales Manager, you will need:
- A proven track record in account management, sales, and customer service
- Strong territory management and new business development capabilities
- Confidence in building customer relationships through client entertainment and representing a business at trade or industry events
- To be comfortable working independently and as part of a hybrid team environment
- Proficiency in Salesforce CRM and the Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Willingness to travel regularly, including overnight stays and occasional international trips
- At a minimum, GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths
- A full, valid driving licence
Please note, applicants must be able to provide appropriate documentation confirming their right to work in the UK.
Webrecruit and Simpson Strong-Tie are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.
Area Sales Manager employer: Simpson Strong-Tie UK & Ireland
Simpson Strong-Tie is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the building industry. With a competitive salary, generous benefits including enhanced pension contributions and a health cash plan, employees are well-supported in their professional growth. The role of Area Sales Manager provides the autonomy to drive sales across South East and East Anglia, allowing for meaningful contributions to the company's mission of delivering safer, stronger structures.
Contact Details:
Simpson Strong-Tie UK & Ireland Recruitment Team
