National Sales Manager – Trade Channel

National Sales Manager – Trade Channel

Exclusive Opportunity | Interior Products Manufacturer & Wholesaler

We are working exclusively with a successful and growing manufacturer / wholesaler of quality interior products to appoint a National Sales Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing business that is taking market share, investing in growth and building momentum across multiple channels.

Reporting directly to a hands-on and highly engaged CEO, you will lead the UK Trade Sales team, managing and developing a team of Area Sales Managers alongside a National Key Account Manager. The focus of the role is to grow and strengthen relationships with major national merchants and buying groups including Travis Perkins, Jewson, MKM, Huws Gray, Fortis, NBG and IBMG.

This is a visible, hands-on leadership role where you will combine people management, commercial strategy and direct customer engagement. You’ll coach and develop the team, drive performance, implement clear sales plans and play a key role in growing national accounts and category performance.

We are looking for someone who understands the merchant sector, knows how to sell value over price and can bring energy, structure and leadership to an ambitious team.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience managing sales teams within building materials, interiors or merchant channels
• Strong understanding of national merchants, independents and routes to market
• Commercially astute with experience growing sales, margin and market share
• Hands-on leader who can coach, motivate and develop people
• Strong with data, forecasting and CRM systems (Salesforce ideal)
• Credible presenter, relationship builder and strategic thinker
• Able to work cross-functionally and influence at all levels

Why Join?

• Growing business with strong market momentum
• Premium brand with real points of difference
• Direct access to CEO and senior leadership team
• Excellent systems, support and infrastructure
• Genuine opportunity to make an impact and progress

Location:

Ideally centrally based, with access to Head Office and a UK-wide sales team.

Package:

Highly competitive salary, bonus and benefits package available.

For more details, feel free to reach out.

T: 0161 327 4561

E: Ed@asr-international.co.uk

W: www.asr-international.co.uk

ASR International specialises in Commercial, Operational and Sales-based roles throughout GB; our expertise lies with manufacturers and distributors within the bathroom, brassware, sanitaryware and interiors sectors for senior-level appointments and Directors.