Job Title: Area Sales Manager
Location: Stockton and Wynyard
J T Dove Limited are the leading independent builders’ merchants covering North East England, The Scottish Borders, Cumbria and Teesside. Operating from our network of 21 branches we offer a comprehensive stock range of timber and building supplies, heating and plumbing materials, as well as kitchens and bathrooms. We go above and beyond for our customers, building lasting relationships by putting the customer first and ensuring we deliver what you need on time and in full.
Operating for over 150 years, our unique structure as an Employee Benefit Trust ensures all colleagues share in the success of the business and preserves local, long-term employment for all.
About the role of Area Sales Manager at JT Dove:
Due to continued growth, we are pleased to be looking for an enthusiastic sales professional to support the teams across our Stockton and Wynyard branches, developing our customer base and contributing to the success of our branches.
You’ll be joining one of the region’s leading builders’ merchants where our Area Sales Managers are vital to developing our customer base and contributing to the success of our branches.
The main duties for this role include:
· Generating leads, establishing new accounts and developing existing customer relationships
· Having an eye for detail and ability to identify new opportunities
· Exceeding monthly targets maximising revenue with a focus on high value opportunities.
· Developing the territory sales and customer base, encouraging the purchase of a wider product range.
· Prospecting and developing all potential business in the designated territory; open and expand new accounts as a priority focus.
· Aiming to establish new customers on a weekly basis.
· Developing strong relationships with customer and supplier base
· Providing excellent customer service
· Consistently delivering on agreed budgets and other targets.
The ideal candidate will have / The criteria for this role is:
· Full UK driving license
· Proven track record in a sales environment with product knowledge developed from a merchant background
· Knowledge of surrounding regions to generate new leads and business
· Skills such as; well organised, efficient and personable.
What we can offer you:
- A competitive salary and benefits package, including company car
- Enhanced annual leave which increases with length of service
- Company pension scheme with a generous employer contribution
- Market leading profit share
- Life assurance of 4 times your annual salary
- Enhanced family friendly leave
- Employee Discount
- The opportunity to learn new skills and develop your career
Hours of work are Monday to Friday 08.00am to 5.00pm.
How to apply:
Please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
The closing date for applications is 5.00pm on Thursday 27th August 2026.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Profit sharing
- Sick pay
Experience:
- Account management: 1 year (preferred)
- sales: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Full UK Driving License (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
