Area Sales Manager - South East

Closing Date for Application: Wednesday 29/07/2026 Manthorpe Building Products   is a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of plastic injection moulded, vacuum formed and extruded products for the building industry. Part of the Genuit Group, we combine long-term stability with a culture built on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement. We encourage fresh ideas, invest in development and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels like they belong. About the Role As an Area Sales Manager, you’ll play a vital role in driving revenue growth across the South East. You’ll work closely with roofing, building, and plumbing merchants and distributors, as well as directly with builders and contractors, to generate demand and maximise opportunities. This is a highly active, field-based position, involving regular site visits to ensure product specifications are met and customers receive expert support. Don't worry if you don't have all the experience outlined below, we're really happy to talk with candidates who have a passion and drive to do well in the role, so still reach out if you're interested! Territory South East region. What You’ll Be Doing Converting sales leads into profitable business opportunities across existing and new accounts Building and maintaining strong relationships with merchants, distributors, builders, and contractors Identifying and developing new business opportunities within your territory Managing and tracking activity through Salesforce, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records Preparing and delivering competitive quotations and tailored proposals Providing expert product knowledge and technical guidance to customers Collaborating with internal teams to ensure seamless customer support Expanding business within existing accounts and winning new customers from competitors Supporting sales strategies, bids, and new product launches Staying up to date with market trends, innovations, and competitor activity What We’re Looking For Proven experience in field sales or account management Background in the construction industry, ideally working with merchants or distributors Strong commercial awareness with a track record of delivering results Excellent organisation and territory management skills Confident communicator with strong influencing and negotiation abilities Ability to produce high-quality proposals, quotes, and presentations Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel Why Join Us? Opportunity to take ownership of a high-potential territory Work with a respected product portfolio in a growing market Be part of a supportive, collaborative, and commercially focused team Make a real impact on business growth and customer success If you’re a motivated sales professional looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. What we offer: Highly competitive salary within the industry Company Car Generous Bonus scheme 25 days holiday Contributory pension - up to 8% matched Company Sick Pay Share save scheme Life Assurance Cover Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.