Area Sales Manager / Territory Sales Representative
6 days ago
Basingstoke
Job Title: Area Sales Manager / Territory Sales Representative\nLocation: South of England (Field-Based / Hybrid Remote)\nSalary: £38,000 – £45,000 Base Salary + Bonus Scheme\nSector: Sports & Recreation Infrastructure / Construction Sales / Building Materials / /Landscaping / Leisure / Commercial Outdoor Play & Fitness.\nBenefits: Company Car, 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme, Product Training\n\nPosition Overview\n\nAre you an experienced Area Sales Manager, Territory Manager, or Business Development Manager looking to step into a market-leading business?\n\nWe are seeking an ambitious sales professional to drive B2B sales growth and foster long-term partnerships across the South of England.\n\nRepresenting an industry-leading brand, you will take a consultative sales approach to deliver high-quality surfacing solutions. You will work closely with commercial contractors, local authorities, sports clubs, and within the play sector. This field-based role perfectly blends strategic account management with targeted new business development.\n\nKey Responsibilities (What You'll Do)\n\n Drive Regional Sales Growth: Manage high-value existing accounts and hunt for new business development opportunities by executing a strategic territory management plan.\n\n Support Subcontractor Networks: Partner closely with our network of Surfacing Contractors, supporting their commercial activities while selectively expanding the network to meet demand.\n\n Consultative Selling: Act as the trusted technical expert for Main Contractors, Subcontractors, Local Authorities, Play Equipment Companies, Architects, and Specifiers.\n\n Pipeline & Project Management: Identify, track, and pursue upcoming commercial construction projects to secure high-value quotation and tender opportunities.\n\n CRM & Market Intelligence: Maintain accurate data on the CRM system, attend industry networking events, and track competitor activity to maximise market share.\n\nCandidate Requirements (What You Bring)\n\n Proven Sales Experience: Successful track record in field sales, solution selling, technical sales, or specification sales.\n\n Industry Background: Experience within construction sales, building materials, outdoor play, landscaping, or surfacing is highly desirable.\n\n Trade Sector Knowledge: We also highly welcome applicants from builders merchants, trade counters, tool hire, or construction supply environments.\n\n Commercial Acumen: Strong relationship building, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to close deals with decision-makers.\n\n Mobility: Highly self-motivated, organised, and holding a valid UK driving licence for extensive regional travel.\n\nPerks & Benefits (Why Join Us?)\n\n Market Leader Stability: Represent a dominant, recognisable brand with a premium product range.\n\n Earning Potential: Competitive base salary up to £45,000 with a bonus scheme linked directly to your performance.\n\n Fully Expensed Travel: Company car, fuel card, and mobile tools provided.\n\n Career Development: Comprehensive initial induction and ongoing technical training on our products and target sectors.\n\n Package: 23 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) and company pension enrolment.\n\n.\n\n.\n\n.\n\n.\n\n.\n\n.\n\n.\n\n.\n\n.\n\n.\n\n.\n\n.\n\n.\n\n.\n\n.\n\n.\n\n.\n\n.\n\n.\n\n.\n\nKey Keywords Targeted for SEO:\n\n Area Sales Manager, Territory Sales, Business Development Manager, Field Sales Executive\n\n B2B Sales, Consultative Sales, Solution Selling, Account Management, New Business Development\n\n Construction Sales, Building Materials, Landscaping, Surfacing Contractors, Main Contractors, Architects\n\n * Builders Merchants, Specification Sales, Territory Management, CRM