Permanent
Area Sales Manager
Main contractors
Kent
£40-45k Basic salary, Quarterly bonus circa £12k on top. Hybrid Car, 25 Days Holiday

Area Sales Manager

Ref: 708| Posted: 19th May 2026

This is incredibly person led, our client is recruiting on hunger, passion and someone looking for a real career

Our client is a true market leading supplier of specialist ground working equipment, if you are a technically minded field sales professional looking for a long term career opportunity then this could be a great move for you.

-THE ROLE:

  • As the Business Development Manager, your role is to sell and hire the company’s range of specialist ground working equipment, that includes such products as Props & Struts, Trench Sheets, Manhole Braces and Excavation Safety Equipment to name but a few.
  • You'll be selling and hiring to Ground Workers, House Builders, Sub Contractors, Main contractors, civil engineers, concrete framers, the water industry on major construction projects, such as Sizewell, District Heating projects, Basement works, Cross Rail, Forecourt projects etc.
  • As Business Development Manager you'll spend 4 days out in the field and 1 day in the branch on admin duties and booking appointments. Covering Kent, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex and South East London. Postcodes include RH, TN, BN, ME and CT.
  • You'll have some Key accounts, where you'll network with the Plant Managers, Contract Managers, Directors, Site Foreman and pick up great information on site and have another strong 20+ accounts across your territory.
  • You'll be supported by a very experienced Sales Manager and receive excellent technical training, product training and coaching, to help you maximise your territory's potential.
  • Genuine long term career prospects

-THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE;

  • Must be on patch
  • You must be tenacious and happy to deal with all walks of life
  • A real natural people person
  • Field sales experience
  • Looking for a long term career
  • A professional who will research and prepare well

-THE COMPANY;

  • Excellent name in the sector.
  • A true market leader.
  • Branches Nationwide.
  • Known for staff retention.
  • Excellent support and back up.

-THE REMUNERATION:

  • £40-45k Basic salary (dependent on experience).
  • Quarterly bonus payments giving up to circa £12k pa on top.
  • Choice of quality company car, such as BMW, Mercedes or Audi Hybrid.
  • 25 Days Holiday.
  • Mobile.
  • Lap Top.
  • Pension.
  • All out of pocket expenses paid.

If the above looks of interest then contact us ASAP on 01737 452 030 or email your CV to info@chandlerharrisrecruitment.co.uk