What are the responsibilities and job description for the Area Sales Manager - Rockfon position at rockwoolgroup?
Job Title: Area Sales Manager Location: Field-based, South Wales & South West Division: Rockfon, part of the ROCKWOOL Group Help Build a Better Future At ROCKWOOL, we enrich modern living with innovative stone wool solutions that promote sustainability, comfort, and wellbeing. Rockfon, our acoustic solutions brand, creates quieter, healthier, and more beautiful spaces - from schools and offices to healthcare facilities and music halls. We’re seeking an Area Sales Manager to grow our presence in the UK construction market by strengthening distributor relationships and identifying new business opportunities. What you will be doing: Promoting the Rockfon brand to target groups Developing the Rockfon business within the designated geographical area Developing tactics and account plans to capitalise on market opportunities Working closely with the Specification team to realise the potential of ongoing and future projects Utilising Rockfon sales tools to log all activities (RockSell) Working closely with the Technical Services Team to ensure efficient and timely follow up of calculation requests Carrying out market research while maintaining competitor awareness Promoting and selling the technical details of the Rockfon product range while understanding legislation and its impact What You Bring Proven commercial sales experience (construction experience desirable) Familiarity with distribution sales channels Strong CRM skills Creative problem-solving and proactive mindset IT proficiency (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, CRM) Experience with technical/solution selling advantageous What We Offer Competitive salary Company vehicle Commercial bonus scheme 30 days annual leave bank holidays Company pension (Aviva) Westfield Health Cashback Scheme Life Assurance (4x annual salary) About ROCKWOOL Founded in 1937 in Denmark, ROCKWOOL is the global leader in stone wool solutions, with 12,000 employees in over 40 countries. We are deeply committed to sustainability, contributing to 11 UN Sustainable Development Goals - including SDG 14: Life Below Water - through initiatives such as our One Ocean Foundation partnership. Our Culture At ROCKWOOL, diversity, inclusion, and collaboration are core values. With employees from 79 nationalities, we respect and value every individual. Our business is guided by The ROCKWOOL Way - built on ambition, responsibility, integrity, and efficiency. Interested? Ready to make a real impact and help improve living conditions for millions worldwide? Click "Apply" above and join us in shaping a better, more sustainable future. Closing Date: 10th May 2026 At ROCKWOOL Group, we are committed to enriching the lives of everyone who experiences our products and services. We help our customers and communities tackle many of today’s biggest sustainability and development challenges, from energy consumption and noise pollution to fire resilience, water scarcity and flooding. Stone wool is a natural, fully recyclable, versatile material that forms the basis of all our businesses. With approximately 12 000 dedicated colleagues in 40 countries and sales in more than 120, we are the world leader in stone wool products. Our employees are the reason we can achieve our goals and adapt to the changing world around us. Whether in an office, sales or factory role, our employees contribute actively to making the world safer and more sustainable. Ready to help build a better future for generations to come? Join us and make a difference! http://www.rockwool.com/group/about-us/careers/