Area Sales Manager
Drive growth and win major new build projects as a results focused Area Sales Manager in our high performing B2B team.
Role: Area Sales Manager
Reports to: National Sales Manager (Projects New Build)
Location: Essex
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Competitive
We’re looking for a driven and commercially focused Area Sales Manager to join our B2B Projects New Build Team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for delivering volume and profitable value growth across key sectors including High-Rise/BTR, Social Housing and Regional Private Housebuilders.
You’ll take ownership of the full sales cycle within your territory, developing existing accounts, creating new opportunities and managing a strong pipeline to achieve order intake targets. Working cross-functionally, you’ll play a key role in building long-term customer relationships and delivering successful project outcomes.
What’s in it for you?
Fantastic company discounts: Up to 83% off our stylish kitchen ranges and products
Access to Retail Trust
Flexible holidays: Buy up to five extra days with our holiday purchase scheme
Wellbeing support: Access to our virtual GP service and employee assistance platform 24/7
Lifestyle perks: Cycle to work scheme and savings on hundreds of top brands via our benefits app
A collaborative culture built on care, inclusion, and continuous improvement
What you’ll be doing:
Develop and execute strategic account plans across your territory
Build and expand relationships with key stakeholders at all levels
Generate new business through structured prospecting and networking
Manage and maintain a robust sales pipeline aligned to targets
Qualify opportunities to ensure strong commercial and strategic fit
Deliver order intake targets and associated sales KPIs
Maintain accurate CRM data to support forecasting and planning
Collaborate with Estimating to produce competitive, high-quality tenders
Present proposals confidently to customers in face-to-face meetings
Lead smooth project handovers post-award and support mobilisation
Work cross-functionally with Commercial, Service and Finance teams
Provide regular forecasts, updates and market insight
Who we’re looking for:
Proven experience in B2B sales, ideally within projects or construction-related sectors
Strong understanding of new build construction sales cycles
Knowledge of High-Rise/BTR, Social Housing or Private Development markets (advantageous)
Track record of account development and winning new business
Experience managing long sales cycles and tender processes
Confident communicator with strong presentation and negotiation skills
Commercially aware with the ability to influence stakeholders
Self-motivated, organised and target-driven
Full driving licence with flexibility to travel and stay overnight as required
Why choose Magnet?
At Magnet, we bring over 100 years of heritage, but our focus is firmly on the future.
As the UK’s leading kitchen specialist, our success is driven by the expertise, insight and innovation of our people.
We’re in the middle of an exciting transformation, with a real opportunity to shape how we work, grow and deliver for our customers. We’re always open to fresh thinking and new perspectives, so even if your experience doesn’t perfectly match, we’d still love to hear from you.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
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- Division
- Magnet
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- B2B
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- Magnet Projects, Grays
- Brand
- Magnet
Magnet Projects, Grays
About Magnet
Magnet was founded by Tom Duxbury in 1918, as a joinery business in Bingley, Yorkshire. Tom named his business after his beloved horse, Magnet, and believed in a considered approach and a commitment to quality. This simple premise still drives Magnet today.
Tom believed in a considered approach, enabling him to offer better products and services to his customers. This simple premise still drives Magnet today.
We've come a long way from our humble Yorkshire roots, growing to be both leaders and pioneers in the industry as we paved the way for all the kitchen retailers in the UK.