About this role
About Holcim
We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.
Since 1858, we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.
Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.
Holcim UK Company Benefits
Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring
Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety
We care about you and your family. That’s why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.
Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.
Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.
Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad
Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace
Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products
The Opportunity
Build Relationships. Drive Growth. Shape the Future of Construction.
At Holcim UK, we manufacture and supply over 5 million tonnes of asphalt every year through our network of 32 plants nationwide, helping to deliver the roads, infrastructure and communities that keep the UK moving.
We're looking for an ambitious and commercially focused Area Sales Manager to join our Asphalt team, covering the UK.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven sales professional to grow their career with a global leader in sustainable construction. You'll have the freedom to develop new business, strengthen key customer relationships and play a pivotal role in delivering profitable growth across the business.
What You'll Be Doing
Driving sales growth across your territory through both new and existing customer relationships
Identifying, developing and securing new business opportunities
Building strong partnerships with customers and key stakeholders across the construction sector
Promoting Holcim's innovative asphalt and surfacing solutions
Managing and growing market share within your region
Delivering against volume, revenue and margin targets
Monitoring market activity and analysing wins, losses and emerging opportunities
Producing commercial reports and insights to support strategic decision-making
Acting as a trusted ambassador for the Holcim brand
What We're Looking For
You'll be a motivated sales professional with a proven ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver commercial results.
You'll also have:
Strong business development and account management skills
Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
A proactive and results-driven approach
The confidence to identify opportunities and influence key decision-makers
Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
The ability to manage multiple priorities across a national territory
We welcome applications from high-performing sales professionals looking to bring their expertise into a new industry.
We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.