Area Sales Representative

Join to apply for the Area Sales Representative role at Travis Perkins plc Exciting Opportunity in Ipswich, SuffolkLooking for a change from the traditional desk setup? Join us as an Area Sales Representative covering the Ipswich/Martlesham area We seek individuals with a background in Merchants or Suppliers and robust external sales experience. This exciting role kicks off in Jan/Feb 2026. Join us for a dynamic sales journey In this role, you will have the opportunity to nurture customer relationships, demonstrate your sales prowess, and expand Travis Perkins' customer base. As an integral part of our sales team, you will support multiple branches in the region, playing a crucial role in the growth of the UK's largest builders' merchants. Let's drive success together What's in it for you? Excellent salary package and benefits which includes a company car allowance and an annual bonus 22 days holiday plus bank holidays Contributory pension, life assurance and Sharesave scheme Colleague discounts across a variety of our Group businesses including 20% off at Toolstation, and online discounts at leading retailers from theme parks to eating out and cinemas. What will you be doing? You’ll be responsible for reactivating dormant and low spending accounts, and finding new business in an allocated area and for coordinating all aspects of pricing and account development You will regularly be out on the road meeting customers face to face building long lasting relationships and developing new sales opportunities You will be self driven to maximise and achieve sales and profit targets from your allocated existing customers that are currently dormant and for new business that you seek out You will also be a key part of a wider network team, growing the sales success of the branches on your patch using your expertise to support them in winning in their local area Working with the Head of Sales, you’ll identify your development needs and build a plan to make sure you're on top of your game and achieving the best you can What experience do you need? Bring your passion for sales, customer service, initiative, energy and enthusiasm - we’ll give you the knowledge you need of our industry and products through a brilliant induction with your regional team and the opportunity to gain a foundation degree-level External Sales qualification whilst you work. Previous experience within merchanting would be advantageous, but if you’re new to our industry we’ll ensure you get what you need to excel in the role. Customers are at the heart of this role so ideally you’ll be used to building strong relationships with multiple customers and internal stakeholders, perhaps in a previous field-based role. You’ll be visiting customers, project sites and branches every day - there’s nothing more important than your safety whilst being out on the road so there’s one thing that you definitely need and that’s a full UK driving licence with over a year’s driving experience Does this sound like you? Being a Regional Sales Account Manager in TP gives you a fantastic opportunity to excel and to continue to develop. How will you know you are doing a great job and developing your career? Simple. We will support you with a development plan that embraces our values - We care, We give our best to be the best and We’re better together. We’re driving to become a truly inclusive employer. We want everyone to be at their best and it’s our ambition that everyone within our Group feels safe, welcome and confident to be their authentic selves. Apply now You be you, it makes us, us. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Sales and Business Development Industry Wholesale Building Materials #J-18808-Ljbffr