Area Sales Manager South West
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Position Overview & Specifications
Polypipe Building Products are focused on delivering solutions to the residential sector. Polypipe Building Products works with national and local developers, plumbing and heating engineers, general builders and groundworkers to deliver above and below ground drainage systems, rainwater solutions as well as hot and cold plastic plumbing products.
Role: An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, enthusiastic, and goal-orientated Area Sales Manager to become part of the Polypipe’s sales team. The successful candidate will work to promote the sales of Polypipe Building Products, and develop key merchant accounts both national and independents.
The area covers the post codes of Portsmouth, Southampton, Bournemouth, Dorchester and Salisbury.
Responsibilities:
- Liaise and develop strong links with the existing customer base to develop sales opportunities which can be fed back through our supply chain partners.
- Generate new contractor business within the region and strive to deliver excellent customer service.
- Strive to deliver excellent customer service.
Requirements:
- The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate ambition and be an excellent communicator.
- Previous Sales experience within the Construction Industry is essential.
- Have a technical understanding of Plumbing, Heating & Drainage systems is preferred. It is also crucial that this person is numerate and articulate with their work.
Hours of work: This is a full time role with remote working. There will be travel involved across the South West.
Rate of pay: Competitive Salary on offer, Company Car & Bonus structure.
Polypipe operate an Equal Opportunities Policy. If you are interested in this role, please apply today with your full CV and a member of our Recruitment Specialist team will be touch.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Remote: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Construction or Builders Merchant: 1 year (preferred)
- Sales: 1 year (preferred)
- Area Sales: 1 year (preferred)
- Business Development: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Remote
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Area Sales Manager South West roles across Polypipe's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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