Area Commercial Manager

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.

We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.

At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.

This is not just a sales leadership role. It's an opportunity to influence the future direction of a market-leading business, lead transformational change, and build a high-performing commercial team that delivers lasting results.

We are looking for an ambitious and inspirational Area Commercial Manager to lead, coach and develop a team of sales professionals while driving commercial growth, customer excellence and market share across a strategically important area.

Reporting to the Area Director, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering our commercial strategy, embedding a culture of performance and professionalism, and championing our Sales as a Science (SiaS) approach.

• Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing commercial team.
• Coach Territory Sales Managers and Internal Sales Representatives to maximise performance and capability.
• Conduct regular field accompaniment visits to support sales development and customer engagement.
• Embed best practice sales behaviours and champion the Sales as a Science methodology.
• Drive a culture of accountability, professionalism and customer excellence.
• Provide clear direction, performance expectations and ongoing development support.
• Act as an escalation point for customers and internal stakeholders.