Job Description

Area Sales Manager Midlands Region | Be the Driving Force Behind Sales Growth

Do you thrive on the chase, closing deals, and building powerful customer relationships?

Are you hungry for autonomy, recognition, and a chance to make your mark in the construction industry?

Are you looking for a new opportunity or to progress your career in sales and account management?

We are looking for a self-motivated, target-driven Area Sales Manager in the Midlands region. You'll be the face of our brand to key Merchant customers - hunting for new opportunities, nurturing existing accounts, and delivering commercial wins that matter.


This is more than a sales role - it's a chance to own your territory and grow it like it's your own business. With industry-leading products and full technical backing, you'll have the tools, freedom, and support to succeed on your terms.


ACO is a leading global provider of innovative water management solutions, specialising in the design, development and manufacturing of high-quality products for the construction industry. With a commitment to sustainable practices and cutting-edge technology, we help our customers manage water effectively, protecting valuable resources and improving the environment.


To apply for this position, you will ideally reside in, or within very close proximity of, the region as regular travel is expected to maintain and build strong trusted relationships with our customers in that area.


You will be based from home, with occasional visits to our Head Office in Shefford, Bedfordshire.

What You'll Be Doing:

Hunting new business: Identify and close new merchant opportunities to drive sales growth Growing key relationships: Build trust and loyalty across a network of influential merchant contacts Owning your patch: Plan and execute your territory strategy with full autonomy Becoming the expert: Understand customer pain points and deliver real, solution-based value

What You Bring:

Strong experience in the construction or building materials industry (sales background a big plus) A passion for selling, a hunter's mindset and a desire to exceed targets Exceptional communication skills - you're a natural at opening doors and closing deals Commercial savvy - you understand the sales cycle and how to win trust and business Able to work independently, manage a pipeline and juggle multiple priorities Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel the region Comfortable with CRM tools and digital sales processes (training provided where needed)

What's In It For You:

Competitive base salary + performance-based rewards Company car scheme Full training on our market-leading water management products Clear career development pathways Supportive, inclusive team culture Work for a global brand with local impact and room to grow

Applications should be made online via the recruitment portal only or for further information contact Liz Edwards on ledwards@aco.co.uk.

Agencies - we respectfully are not looking to engage with recruitment partners at this stage.