Area Sales Manager - Water Management (Working with Building Materials Merchants)- North East

Job description

Do you thrive on the chase, closing deals, and building powerful customer relationships?

Are you hungry for autonomy, recognition, and a chance to make your mark in the construction industry?

Are you looking for a new opportunity or to progress your career in sales and account management?

We are looking for a self-motivated, target-driven Area Sales Manager in the North East region. You’ll be the face of our brand to key Merchant customers – hunting for new opportunities, nurturing existing accounts, and delivering commercial wins that matter.

This is more than a sales role – it’s a chance to own your territory and grow it like it’s your own business. With industry-leading products and full technical backing, you’ll have the tools, freedom, and support to succeed on your terms.

ACO is a leading global provider of innovative water management solutions, specialising in the design, development and manufacturing of high-quality products for the construction industry. With a commitment to sustainable practices and cutting-edge technology, we help our customers manage water effectively, protecting valuable resources and improving the environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Hunting new business: Identify and close new merchant opportunities to drive sales growth
• Growing key relationships: Build trust and loyalty across a network of influential merchant contacts
• Owning your patch: Plan and execute your territory strategy with full autonomy
• Becoming the expert: Understand customer pain points and deliver real, solution-based value

Requirements

What You Bring:

• Strong experience in the construction or building materials industry (sales background a big plus)
• A passion for selling, a hunter’s mindset and a desire to exceed targets
• Exceptional communication skills – you’re a natural at opening doors and closing deals
• Commercial savvy – you understand the sales cycle and how to win trust and business
• Able to work independently, manage a pipeline and juggle multiple priorities
• Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel the region
• Comfortable with CRM tools and digital sales processes (training provided where needed)