Area Account Manager - London

Job description

Are you a driven field sales professional with a passion for the construction sector? Aliaxis UK is looking for an ambitious Area Account Manager to grow demand for our market‑leading pipes and fittings portfolio across the London and surrounding counties. What You’ll Do Develop and grow relationships with independent and national distributors. Build and execute a regional account plan aligned to our sales strategy. Spend at least 4 days a week in the field meeting customers and driving activity. Identify and influence project opportunities by engaging subcontractors and contractors. Create pull‑demand, deliver take‑offs, track project pipelines and secure conversions. Collaborate closely with Technical Consultants and Major Account Managers. Support customer events, exhibitions and promotional activity. Stay on top of product knowledge, market trends, competitor activity and reporting. What You’ll Bring Proven field sales experience in construction – ideally from a manufacturing background. Strong experience selling through distributors and working on project specifications. Ability to break and influence design-and-build project specs. Commercially sharp, data‑driven, and confident in building your own pipeline. Excellent presentation, training and relationship-building skills. High competence with CRM tools and account management processes. Self‑motivated, resilient, and hungry to win new business. Full UK driving licence. Benefits Annual Bonus 25% £7000 Car Allowance Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance 6x annual salary Critical illness cover Company Pension contribution up to 10% Dental cash plan Holiday purchase scheme Enhanced parental leave Great discounts on local retailers and restaurants Fantastic Health & Wellbeing package including an Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to work scheme Plus many more