Area sales manager for modular building solutions

CONTAINEX, is part of the WALTER GROUP and the European market leader for containers, portable cabins and modular buildings. We support customers across a wide range of sectors including construction, manufacturing, and trade as well as the public sector with flexible modular building solutions – wherever and whenever they are needed. With production based in several European manufacturing facilities, our Austrian family-owned business, established in 1981, combines long-term thinking with innovation, entrepreneurial spirit and sustained international growth.

• Driving new business growth by identifying and acquiring customers and distribution partners across your sales area in the North of England
• Building strong, long-term relationships while maintaining and developing existing accounts
• Managing your sales territory independently, including planning and carrying out customer visits
• Presenting our product portfolio and creating customised modular building solutions for a wide range of customer requirements
• Leading contract negotiations and guiding customers through the full sales cycle
• Monitoring market trends, identifying opportunities and contributing to regional sales strategies
• Working closely with internal teams, including Customer Service, Engineering and Finance to deliver the best customer outcomes
• Continuously developing your product and market knowledge through structured training programmes

• Completed technical or business-related education, with a good level of technical understanding
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders
• Independent, self-motivated and organised, with the ability to manage a territory effectively from a home-based role
• Commercially aware, ambitious and driven to identify and develop new business opportunities
• Confident using digital tools and CRM systems
• Willingness to travel extensively within the UK and occasionally internationally (approx. 50%+ travel)
• Full UK driving licence
• Excellent command of English

• A diverse and autonomous sales role with a high level of responsibility and impact
• Comprehensive onboarding programme at our headquarters in Wiener Neudorf, Austria
• Ongoing professional and personal development through our WALTER ACADEMY
• Strong long-term career prospects
• The stability of a well-established, privately owned international business
• A modern and supportive remote working environment
• Regular company events, language training and additional employee benefits
• Company laptop and all necessary equipment
• The role offers a starting salary from £52,000 per annum (gross), depending on experience and qualifications.
• In addition, you will receive a guaranteed bonus, with the opportunity to participate in a performance-related profit-sharing scheme following the onboarding period.
• To support your extensive customer visits and business travel across the UK, the company will provide an appropriate mobility solution
• This is a home-based role, and your place of work will be remote within the UK.