Area Sales Manager Sales & Business Development · ·

Holcim UK Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an Area Sales Manager to join their Concrete Building Products team in the South West. This role focuses on growing sales, developing new business opportunities, and strengthening customer relationships. The ideal candidate will confidently manage market share and ensure alignment with commercial strategy. Passion for construction and sustainability is essential. The company offers a competitive salary, bonus, benefits, and a supportive team environment aimed at professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Enhanced family benefits

Free 24/7 remote GP service

Opportunities for career progression

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Confidence in expanding relationships with new and existing customers.
• Ability to monitor market share and analyze sales performance.
• Experience in developing key business relationships to align with company strategy.

Responsibilities

• Grow sales and develop new business opportunities.
• Strengthen relationships across a broad customer base.
• Prepare reports to guide strategic decisions.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales growth strategies

Commercial insight

Job description

About Holcim

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.

Since 1858, we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.

Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

Holcim UK Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring
• Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety
• We care about you and your family. That’s why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.
• Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.
• Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.
• Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad
• Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace
• Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a motivated and results focused Area Sales Manager to join our Concrete Building Products team covering the South West.

In this key role, you’ll take responsibility for growing sales, developing new business opportunities and strengthening relationships across a broad customer base, including house builders, groundworkers, contractorsand builders’ merchants.

You’ll represent one of the most trusted names in construction, helping customers deliver projects that combine quality, innovation and sustainability. With the backing of a global business and a strong local network, you’ll have the tools, support and autonomy to succeed.

If you’re passionate about growth, collaboration, and contributing to a more sustainable built environment, Holcim offers the platform to build your future while shaping the future of construction.

Who you are

• You are confident in expanding and strengthening relationships with both new and existing customers to deliver sustained sales growth.
• In this role, you’ll develop and nurture key business relationships across your territory, ensuring alignment with Holcim’s commercial strategy and growth objectives.
• You’ll represent the Holcim brand with pride, raising its visibility and reputation while actively identifying and securing new business opportunities.
• You’ll focus on generating high value sales and driving long-term partnerships that support our ambition to lead the transition to sustainable building.
• Using your commercial insight, you’ll prepare and present reports to assess performance, guide strategic decisions, and maximise market potential.
• You’ll also monitor and manage market share within your region, analysing both won and lost opportunities to shape future sales strategies.
• With a strong results mindset, you’ll confidently agree and achieve margin and volume targets that contribute to Holcim’s continued success.

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.