Posted 29 July, 2026
Area Sales Manager
Hunter Hughes Recruitment Services
London, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Area Sales Manager – Water Softeners & Water Dispensers
\nLocation: London
\nSalary: £35000 - £42,000 + 6K Bonus + Company Car + Benefits
\n\nWe are looking for a motivated and commercially driven Area Sales Manager to develop sales of our range of premium water softeners, drinking water systems and water dispensers across a network of merchants, DIY retailers and KBB (Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom) showrooms.
\nThis is an excellent opportunity for a successful field sales professional who enjoys building relationships, identifying growth opportunities and delivering results through trade partners.
\n\nThe Role
\nReporting to the Sales Director, you will be responsible for:
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- Managing and developing relationships with plumbing and heating merchants, builders' merchants and trade distributors. \n
- Growing sales within DIY retail accounts and independent KBB showrooms. \n
- Identifying and securing new business opportunities across your territory. \n
- Delivering product training and sales support to customers and their teams. \n
- Implementing promotional campaigns and in-store merchandising initiatives. \n
- Working closely with marketing and customer service teams to maximise customer engagement. \n
- Monitoring market trends, competitor activity and customer requirements. \n
- Achieving and exceeding sales and profitability targets. \n
What We're Looking For
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- Proven field sales experience, ideally within plumbing, heating, bathrooms, kitchens, water treatment or related sectors. \n
- Experience selling through merchants, distributors, retailers or showroom networks. \n
- Strong relationship-building and account management skills. \n
- Commercially aware with a proactive approach to business development. \n
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities. \n
- Self-motivated, organised and able to manage a territory effectively. \n
- Full UK driving licence. \n
What's On Offer
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- Competitive salary and uncapped bonus potential. \n
- Company car \n
- Pension scheme. \n
- Mobile phone, laptop and all necessary business tools. \n
- Ongoing training and career development. \n
- Opportunity to join a growing business with ambitious expansion plans. \n
