Chase Taylor Recruitment is working on behalf of an established business within the uPVC building products and fenestration sector to recruit an experienced Area Sales Manager covering Newcastle and the surrounding area. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven sales professional with experience in trade sales, trade counters or branch-based building products sales, ideally within the windows and doors, building plastics or wider construction supply industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new business, strengthening existing customer relationships and increasing sales across their designated territory. Experience working with trade counters, installers, builders and other trade customers would be particularly beneficial. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement an effective area sales strategy to achieve sales targets. Identify and secure new business opportunities within the trade market. Build and maintain strong relationships with installers, builders, contractors and trade counter customers. Promote the company''s range of windows, doors and building products. Identify opportunities to grow customer accounts and increase product sales. Conduct regular customer visits to understand requirements and generate new business. Develop relationships with customers purchasing through trade counters and building product branches. Research local markets and competitor activity to maximise sales potential. Prepare quotations, ..... full job details .....