Sales Account Manager
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Colas Ltd is seeking a Sales Account Manager to grow sales in the North West and Midlands, owning a territory with 70 percent account management and 30 percent new business. You will promote the Colas product range for road infrastructure, train customers, and work with depot teams while feeding market intelligence into planning and ensuring quality and safety standards are met. The ideal candidate has proven sales or account management experience in road construction, highways or surfacing, strong communication, a proactive mindset, and solid Office and CRM skills; a full UK driving licence and a flexible approach. Salary £38,000 to £42,000 plus pension, life cover, 25 days leave, and funded professional qualifications. Highlight measurable wins and alignment with Colas values in your application.
Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large-scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields, and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.
Purpose of the Role
The role is to drive sales growth and strengthen Colas Products’ presence in the North West and Midlands region by managing key customer relationships (70%) and developing new business (30%). The Products side of our business supplies materials used in the road infrastructure, highways, and surfacing sector. It involves close collaboration with depot teams and contribution to national sales planning, with potential opportunities for involvement in wider business initiatives.
Main Responsibilities
You will own and grow the sales territory through effective customer management and business development. Building strong relationships with key accounts to maximise profitability and identify new opportunities is essential. The role also requires promoting the full Colas product range and providing customer training. Monitoring competitor activity and providing market intelligence are key tasks, along with completing all required administration accurately and on time. Supporting sales planning and complying with company quality and safety standards is also expected.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have experience in sales or account management within road construction, highway maintenance, surfacing, or trade/product sales related to these sectors. They will possess strong communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team. Excellent time management, problem-solving skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems are essential. A full UK driving licence and a flexible approach to work complete the ideal profile.
Package description
Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:
• A salary of £38,000 - £42,000 per annum
• Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10%
• Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary
• 25 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays
• Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
• Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role) and family friendly policies.
• Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification
• Ongoing personal/professional development
• Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal
At Colas, our culture is guided by four core values: Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, and Sharing. These values shape how we work, collaborate, and grow together. We believe that respect is the foundation of every relationship. By treating others as we wish to be treated, we foster fairness, transparency, and inclusion within our teams and with our clients, communities, and partners. Commitment means dedicating ourselves fully to everything we do. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. With a pioneering spirit, we prioritise bold innovation over blind ambition. We welcome new ideas, invest in our people, and work to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that shape the future. Through sharing, we build trust and solidarity, encouraging collaboration and growth at all levels of the business.
Colas Ltd is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that mirrors the communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you want a workplace where your voice is valued and your potential is developed, Colas is the right choice.
Note to Recruitment Agencies
In line with our Company Policy, Colas Ltd has a preference for direct hiring and we will reach out to our PSL (Preferred Suppliers List) agencies if the role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If a speculative CV is sent, no fee will be applicable.