Area Sales Manager - Eternit

At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.

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 Midlands and North. 

The Area Sales Manager will be critical in identifying new business opportunities for our Eternit product line. You will grow sales within your designated region through working with a combination of existing distributers and installers while developing relationships with new ones.

What you’ll do:

• To build strong relationships with Installers, helping to nurture and grow the Eternit business with these key stakeholders.
• To account manage the distributor network within the area to ensure that they have all the required knowledge, product stock and information to provide the best experience to smaller installers and farmers.
• To build relationships with farming groups in the region and help develop the narrative of Eternit being the Agri building experts.
• To work directly with farmers on their projects, to offer advice on the building and ensure the farmer gets the best building for their requirements.
• To learn and develop knowledge around UK farming and anticipate future trends.
• Persuade specifiers to promote the Eternit range of products and systems solutions to ensure that they are used on projects.
• To manage sales area to meet sales revenue budgets.
• Plan journeys and customer calls to achieve optimum use of time.
• Maintain and improve our own product, system, regulations, and construction / Agri industry knowledge to stay ahead of the competition and maximize our sales opportunities.
• Establish and maintain regular Eternit Installer and distribution network reviews to manage agreed activity plans.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience within the 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 
• 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).