Area Sales Representative

Area Sales Representative – Decorative Interiors

Location: Field based - Kent, Sussex, Surrey

Salary: 36k to £38k basic (negotiable DOE) + bonus + car

An international interiors brand is expanding its presence across the South of England and is looking for a new Area Sales Representative to drive growth across Kent, Sussex, and Surrey. This role is being advertised by an employment agency on behalf of our client, an international interiors company.

If you’re passionate about building materials or interior design, love working in the field, and know how to win new business, this could be a great opportunity.

You’ll be joining a company with over 55 international markets and an existing UK sales team. This role focuses on developing new accounts and nurturing relationships across retail, distribution, and contractor channels.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, home-based field sales role with autonomy over your schedule.

Some great reasons to work for this company:

• Up to £38k basic salary depending on experience

• Company car, laptop and phone provided

• Clear set of targets and transparent bonus system

• Home-based field sales role across Kent, Sussex, and Surrey

• Monday to Friday with autonomy over your schedule

• Join a globally recognised, design-led interiors brand

• Support from an established sales structure across Europe and beyond

• Opportunities to grow within a well-established international business

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Driving new business across B2B and B2C channels in your region

• Selling decorative cladding, skirting, flooring, and interior wall products

• Developing retail and distribution networks (DIY stores, wholesalers, independent shops)

• Managing and growing an existing customer base

• Working towards clear sales targets with full support from HQ

• Reporting on pipeline activity and market insights

Who are we looking for?

• Experience in field sales

• Background in interiors, building materials, or a technical product

• Proven track record in new business and client relationship development

• Goal-oriented with strong negotiation and closing skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Comfortable working independently across a regional patch

• Full UK driving licence

If you’re ready for your next challenge in a growing international brand, apply here with your CV.

This role is being advertised by Step Ahead Recruitment Ltd on behalf of a client. All information has been provided by our client and is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of advertising.

Step Ahead Recruitment is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all recruitment practices. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and work to ensure that every candidate is assessed purely on merit and ability.