Area Sales Manager sought by the water technologies division of a global, £multibillion construction products manufacturer with nearly 200 locations worldwide, to cover the Yorkshire/North East region selling the company’s district heating products. Your role as Area Sales Manager: As Area Sales Manager based on patch in the Yorkshire/North East region, your duties will include: * Generating new business for the Company’s pre-insulated district heating pipework solutions * Dealing with and selling to contractors, wholesalers, building services consultants and clients * Meeting sales and profitability targets * Ensuring regular planning and reporting is maintained * Understanding and interpreting customer needs * Adopting a disciplined approach to prospecting and follow-up * Effectively utilising CRM systems to track customer and competitor insights Your skills & experience: * You will have proven sales experience within the construction industry, including strong experience of dealing with specifiers and contractors (mechanical / utility) * Experience in district heating projects or low carbon heating is desired but not essential for the role * As the role will involve training and supporting contractors on site with the Company’s district heating pipework, site experience is essential * Target-driven and naturally engaging individual who excels in building relationships and enjoys regular customer interaction * Well organised with a structured approach to the role * An excellent communicator, as well as having confidence in delivering technical presentations Benefits: * £45,000 - £55,000 salary depending on skills and experience * Sales Incentive Programme (max 40% paid quarterly, plus individual targets - max 10% paid annually) * Vehicle Allowance £8K per annum (£663 per month) * Flexible hours (core hours 10am-3pm) * Time off in lieu * Enhanced Pension Scheme (e.g. Min 3% EE & 6% ER, Mid 4% EE & 8% ER and Max EE 5% & ER 10%) * Life Assurance (3x salary) if enrolled in above * Private Medical Insurance & Health Cash Plan (P11D Benefit with option to add family for an additional fee) * Enhanced maternity and paternity leave * Free flu jabs * Health & wellbeing platform * 32 days holidays including bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 2 years’ service, with option to buy and sell holiday (up to 5 days) * Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme & Cycle to Work scheme * Long service awards * Employee assistance programme * Internal training academy and access to external training and supported education * Social culture and events Area Sales Manager Yorkshire & North East £45,000 - £55,000 depending on skills & experience + to 50% bonus + car allowance + benefits