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Etex

Area Merchant Manager

Etex

. Develop and grow relationships with key merchant partners throughout Scotland and the North East .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeGlasgow • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in field-based sales and account management, with a strong focus on building long-term commercial relationships and driving profitable growth. Proficient in utilizing CRM systems for sales reporting and performance management while effectively managing territory and customer interactions.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Field-Based Sales ExperienceCustomer Account ManagementSales Performance AnalysisStrong Negotiation SkillsCRM Systems Proficiency

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Hard Skills
Sales Performance AnalysisAccount ManagementTerritory ManagementUpsellingCross-SellingStrategic Initiative ImplementationCustomer Action PlansSales ReportingCommercial Relationship DevelopmentPlanning Skills
Soft Skills
Relationship BuildingCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingCollaborationTime Management
Tools & Technologies
CRM SystemsSales Reporting Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Full UK Driving Licence
Industry Keywords
Construction MaterialsBuilding ProductsMerchantingB2B IndustrySales Campaigns

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop and grow relationships with key merchant partners throughout Scotland and the North East
  • Drive sales performance and support strategic initiative implementation
  • Identify opportunities to increase product penetration, profitability and market share
  • Build and maintain relationships with Branch Managers, Assistant Branch Managers, Internal Sales and External Sales teams
  • Deliver against business plans and execute strategic sales initiatives
  • Conduct customer visits, virtual meetings and telephone reviews
  • Analyse customer sales performance and identify growth and product-range penetration opportunities
  • Develop customer action plans addressing underperformance and commercial opportunities
  • Deliver upselling and cross-selling opportunities across the Etex portfolio
  • Support branch openings, trade days, customer events and sales campaigns
  • Conduct branch visits to troubleshoot challenges and resolve issues
  • Collaborate with internal sales, marketing, specification and customer service teams

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proven experience in a field-based sales, business development or account management role
  • Experience managing customer accounts and developing long-term commercial relationships
  • Strong sales and negotiation skills with a track record of delivering profitable growth
  • Experience using CRM systems and sales reporting tools to manage activity and performance
  • Excellent planning and territory management skills
  • Ability to manage your own diary and priorities
  • Experience within construction materials, building products, merchanting or a related B2B industry is highly desirable
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Willingness to travel across Scotland and the North East

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Commitment to employee development and well-being
  • Inclusive and accessible recruitment process
  • Reasonable adjustments during the application or selection process
  • Teamwork, community and partnership-focused culture
  • Commitment to safety and working environment
  • Sustainability-focused workplace and innovative solutions