Area Sales Manager - Newcastle and Northeast

Job ID: AD128
Job Title: Area Sales Manager
Location: Newcastle and Northeast
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Monday – Friday)
Hours: Mon - Thur 09:00 - 17:00, Fri 09:00 - 16:00
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 basic + uncapped commission
Additional Benefits: Company truck, fuel card, home office equipment

Area Sales Manager – Field Based Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and driven Area Sales Manager to join a rapidly growing and well-established business within the construction and building supplies sector. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a customer-facing sales environment, enjoys building strong relationships, and wants to be part of a supportive and expanding team.

This position offers the chance to take ownership of a regional customer base while developing new business opportunities across the market. You will play a key role in strengthening relationships with existing customers while identifying opportunities to grow revenue through new accounts.
If you have experience working within builders’ merchants, construction supplies, or consumable building products, and you enjoy working autonomously while still being part of a collaborative team, this could be an excellent next step in your career.

Key Responsibilities
As Area Sales Manager, you will be responsible for managing and developing a portfolio of customers within your designated region. Your responsibilities will include:
• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with both new and existing customers
• Conducting regular site visits to understand customer needs and provide product solutions
• Identifying and developing new business opportunities within the construction and trade sectors
• Preparing and sending competitive quotations and following up to secure orders
• Raising and processing sales orders efficiently
• Sourcing products and coordinating with internal teams to ensure customer requirements are met
• Managing and growing an existing customer base while expanding market presence
• Providing excellent customer service and acting as a trusted advisor to clients
• Monitoring market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities for growth

What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will be a motivated sales professional with strong relationship-building skills and a proactive approach to business development.
You will ideally have:
• Previous experience in a field sales or account management role
• A background within builders’ merchants, construction supplies, or related industries
• A good understanding of consumable building products
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• The ability to manage your own schedule and work independently
• A customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering excellent service
• A full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer
This role provides a rewarding opportunity to join a growing business that values initiative, relationship building, and long-term success.
You can expect:
• £40,000 – £45,000 basic salary
• Uncapped commission structure
• Company truck
• Fuel card
• Home office equipment provided
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• The opportunity to grow your territory and earnings

Benefits
• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company vehicle
• Company events
• Company pension
• Work-from-home flexibility

If you are a motivated sales professional looking for a field-based role with strong earning potential and autonomy, this opportunity offers the chance to make a real impact while developing your career within a growing organisation.

Rhodium Consulting Ltd is a niche recruitment consultancy specialising in wholesalers, merchants and distributors within the building products sector. We strive to be the industry leader in delivering the highest calibre of candidates to our client companies, whilst enhancing the careers of our candidates. For further information and contact details, please visit our website