Area Sales Manager - HVAC

South London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex Region

Job Type: £55,000 along with 25% Bonus

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an ambitious and driven Area Sales Manager to join a leading supplier within the mechanical services, heating, plumbing, and air movement industries. This role involves selling a full range of products, including valves, steel & copper tubes, fittings, plastic systems, pipework products, tools, consumables, ventilation products, and water heating solutions-both own-brand and from premium manufacturers such as Pegler, Polypipe, Albion, Uponor, Viega, Harmer, RWC and many more.

Covering Kent, Surrey, Sussex, and South London, you will be managing an existing portfolio of 65-70 accounts, selling into M&E contractors at both site and regional office level. The area currently turns over £6 million, and this vacancy has arisen due to retirement. You will be engaging with procurement directors to maintain and develop strong relationships while driving new business opportunities.

Established over 100 years, this company has built a strong reputation as a trusted supplier to the mechanical services, heating, plumbing, and air movement sectors. The company offers next day delivery and has a 60,000 sq ft warehouse facility along with a fleet of delivery vehicles providing exceptional service and product availability.

1. Minimum 2 years' experience working for a commercial merchant or distributor in an on-the-road (OTR) sales role.
2. Must be highly motivated, a go-getter, and able to manage a large account base effectively.
3. Experience in selling to M&E contractors.
4. The client is specifically looking for candidates from a merchant background.

1. 25% Annual Bonus
2. Company Car - Electric/Hybrid (opt-out available)