Area Sales Manager - Cedral Slates

At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead? Join us as an Area Sales Manager, covering the South West! (Regular Travel)

The Cedral slates area sales manager role will be to profitably and efficiently nurture and develop your network of accounts and stakeholders. You will be required to build and develop relationships with key decision makers and specifiers including architects, local authorities, housing associations, housebuilders, distributors, stockists and roofing contractors. You will be responsible for direct sales success of our roofing products and accessories and promotion in the market place of new products launches.

What you’ll do:

• Manage and develop a network of account holding Stockists, distributors and direct account roofing contractors.
• Identify and build relationships with non-trading roofing contractors
• Drive results by planning and carrying out proactive activities to maintain and develop profitable sales
• Proactive Project management, nurturing and developing both current and future roofing opportunities.
• Accurate and efficient opportunity management and development recording using the company CRM system
• Attend relevant exhibitions, conferences, and other functions
• Collaboration with partner colleagues within the Etex business, including key account managers and business development managers.
• Regular liaison with other company departments including customers services, technical and marketing

What you’ll bring:

•  Experience within the roofing/construction industry in a field based role
• A proven history of personal sales account growth whilst contributing to overall team success is essential
• A track record of efficient and profitable account management
• Confident interpersonal and presentation skills including CPD delivery
• Proficient use of Microsoft packages and CRM systems

Why join us?

• We are named the world's #1 most trustworthy company in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023!
• Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination
• Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is all about trust, and we want you to be able to do your best work (depending on the role).