AREA SALES MANAGER

F P Herting & Son PLC

Location
South East
Job type
Permanent
Sector
Sales
Posted
6 November 2026
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Job description

Territory: West Sussex, East Sussex, Hampshire & Dorset

Are you an ambitious sales professional with experience in the construction or building materials industry? Are you passionate about building customer relationships, developing new business and driving sales growth?

We’re looking for a motivated and commercially focused Area Sales Manager to develop our business across West Sussex, East Sussex, Hampshire and Dorset.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who knows the industry, understands the market and has the drive to build strong relationships and maximise sales opportunities.

THE ROLE

You’ll take ownership of your territory, managing existing customer accounts while identifying and securing new business opportunities.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing and growing sales across the designated territory.
  • Winning new business and building relationships with prospective customers.
  • Managing and strengthening relationships with existing customers.
  • Promoting our products and identifying opportunities to increase sales.
  • Achieving sales targets and contributing to business growth.
  • Keeping up to date with market trends, competitor activity and new opportunities.
  • Planning customer visits and managing your territory effectively.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for someone who has:

  • Proven sales experience within the construction or building materials industry.
  • A track record of winning new business and developing existing accounts.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
  • A proactive, self-motivated and results-driven approach.
  • Strong commercial awareness and the ability to manage a territory independently.
  • A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel throughout the region.

Industry experience is essential. You’ll understand the customers, challenges and opportunities within the construction and building materials sector.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Someone who is passionate about sales, thrives on building relationships and is motivated to grow a territory. You’ll be confident identifying opportunities, developing long-term partnerships and delivering results.

INTERESTED?

If you have the relevant industry experience and are ready for your next sales challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Get in touch or apply today to find out more about this opportunity.

Reference 225811176

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