Job Title: Sales Manager – Plumbing, Heating & Bathroom Supplies
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + Profit Share
Location: Plumbase Plymouth
About Us:
At Plumbase Plymouth, we are part of the largest independent networks of plumbing and heating merchants in the UK - over 320 sites nationwide. Our sites are run by people who know their customers, their stock, and their local market. That’s because we give them autonomy and ownership - not a one-size-fits-all script.
Job Overview:
We’re looking for a commercially driven individual with strong merchant sales experience to take on a key role within our team at Plumbase Plymouth. You’ll be expected to drive site revenue through account growth, new business, and customer relationship management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Grow revenue through proactive account development and re-engagement of underperforming accounts
- Develop new business through existing industry contacts and local networking
- Manage relationships with key trade customers, providing tailored support and advice
- Deliver quotes, negotiate pricing, and support the counter team with product knowledge and strategy
- Represent the site at trade events, customer visits, and industry functions as needed Collaborate with the Business Unit Manager and wider team to identify growth opportunities
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience in plumbing & heating or builders’ merchant sales (essential)
- A strong network within the local trade industry
- Proven ability to build and grow profitable customer relationships
- Confident in quoting, negotiation, and commercial decision-making
- Self-motivated, proactive, and confident working autonomously
- Full UK driving license (customer visits required)
Why Us?
- High level of autonomy to manage your patch and customer base
- Competitive salary + Profit Share
- Access to product training and strong back-office support
- Be part of a site where initiative and drive are genuinely valued
Keywords: Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Trade Sales, Plumbing Merchant, Builders Merchant, Key Account Manager, Branch Sales, Heating and Pipeline Sales, Merchant Sales, Trade Counter Sales
