Closing Date for Application:
Wednesday 29/07/2026
Manthorpe Building Products is a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of plastic injection moulded, vacuum formed and extruded products for the building industry.
Part of the Genuit Group, we combine long-term stability with a culture built on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement. We encourage fresh ideas, invest in development and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels like they belong.
About the Role
As an Area Sales Manager, you’ll play a vital role in driving revenue growth across the South East. You’ll work closely with roofing, building, and plumbing merchants and distributors, as well as directly with builders and contractors, to generate demand and maximise opportunities.
This is a highly active, field-based position, involving regular site visits to ensure product specifications are met and customers receive expert support.
Don't worry if you don't have all the experience outlined below, we're really happy to talk with candidates who have a passion and drive to do well in the role, so still reach out if you're interested!
Territory
South East region.
What You’ll Be Doing
Converting sales leads into profitable business opportunities across existing and new accounts
Building and maintaining strong relationships with merchants, distributors, builders, and contractors
Identifying and developing new business opportunities within your territory
Managing and tracking activity through Salesforce, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records
Preparing and delivering competitive quotations and tailored proposals
Providing expert product knowledge and technical guidance to customers
Collaborating with internal teams to ensure seamless customer support
Expanding business within existing accounts and winning new customers from competitors
Supporting sales strategies, bids, and new product launches
Staying up to date with market trends, innovations, and competitor activity
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience in field sales or account management
Background in the construction industry, ideally working with merchants or distributors
Strong commercial awareness with a track record of delivering results
Excellent organisation and territory management skills
Confident communicator with strong influencing and negotiation abilities
Ability to produce high-quality proposals, quotes, and presentations
Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
Why Join Us?
Opportunity to take ownership of a high-potential territory
Work with a respected product portfolio in a growing market
Be part of a supportive, collaborative, and commercially focused team
Make a real impact on business growth and customer success
If you’re a motivated sales professional looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.
What we offer:
Highly competitive salary within the industry
Company Car
Generous Bonus scheme
25 days holiday
Contributory pension - up to 8% matched
Company Sick Pay
Share save scheme
Life Assurance Cover
Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services
Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.
