Area Sales Manager

Huws Gray Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction supply company in Coventry is looking for a motivated Area Sales Manager to enhance relationships and manage customer accounts. You will identify new business opportunities and collaborate with branch teams, ensuring clients receive tailored solutions. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills and sales experience is a plus. This role offers competitive rewards, including a company car and a bonus scheme along with professional training and development opportunities.

Benefits

23 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Company car

Bonus scheme based on performance

Contributory pension

Life assurance

Discounts on retailers

Colleague discount

Training and development programmes

Qualifications

• Sales experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• A natural communicator who enjoys building relationships.
• Strong drive to meet targets.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Manage a portfolio of accounts and identify new business opportunities.
• Provide expert guidance based on customer needs.
• Collaborate with branch teams to ensure good customer experience.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship building

Communication

Market understanding

Job description

Area Sales Manager – Huws Gray Coventry - Connect with Customers. Motivate Teams. Make Every Deal Count.

Be Part of Something Bigger at Huws Gray.

Whether you're in the trade or simply love a good home improvement project, chances are you've heard of us. We’re the Huws Gray Group – home to a family of trusted brands including Huws Gray, Huws Gray Plant & Tool Hire, Civils & Lintels, The Timber Group, PDM, NDI, and Anglia Tool Centre. Across the UK, our branches support local communities with everything they need for building, improving, and creating – we couldn’t do it without our people and that’s where you come in!

We’re looking for a motivated, relationship-focused Area Sales Manager to join our external sales team. You’ll be out on the road building partnerships, identifying new opportunities, and helping customers get what they need so they get their job done.

What you’ll be doing:

• Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and key stakeholders across your area
• Managing a portfolio of customer accounts while identifying new business opportunities
• Helping customers access the right products, support, and pricing to succeed
• Keeping your finger on the pulse of the local market—understanding upcoming projects, competitor activity, and trends
• Offering expert guidance and tailored solutions based on customer needs and industry insight
• Collaborating with branch teams to ensure a seamless customer experience

We’re happy to explore flexible working options. Feel free to chat with us about it during the interview. While we might not be able to meet every request, we’ll always listen with an open mind—and there’s no judgment in asking.

What you’ll bring:

Got some sales experience? Brilliant! It doesn’t matter if it’s not from the Builder’s Merchants world - we’re more interested in you. Your vibe, your strengths, and your drive mean just as much as your CV. If you’re a natural talker who’s all about chasing (and catching) those targets, we’ve got your back with all the training and support you need to smash it.

What’s in it for you:

We believe great work should be recognised and rewarded. Here’s what you can expect:

• 23 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays (31 days per year)
• Company car
• Company bonus scheme, based on performance
• Contributory pensionand life assurance
• Discountsonhigh street retailers, supermarkets, restaurants, gyms and cinemas
• Colleague discountacross our group brands
• Attraction and travel discounts
• Training and developmentprogrammes to support your growth

We offer on-the-job training and opportunities to work towards recognised qualifications, including apprenticeships.

At Huws Gray, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce makes us stronger, smarter and better at serving our customers.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace, whether you’re based in one of our branches, on the road or in one of our offices.

If you need any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know.