Specification Sales Manager
Global manufacturer of architectural glass
Specification Manager
Northern UK
Up to £50,000 +car +10% bonus
- Ideal role for either a junior technical sales candidate wanting their first role in specification sales OR an experienced sales person wanting a new challenge
- Best in class, innovative products with huge emphasis on sustainability
- Opportunity to work on commercial, public sector and residential specification projects
- A fantastic career path for the right individual with an experienced team to support
- $multi-million turnover globally, around £150 million in the UK
Specification Manager
THE ROLE: As a Specification Manager within this division of the business, you will have the opportunity to identify and win business with architects, main contractors, specialist installers and process companies. Representing a long established, global brand of technical and architectural glass, you will look to identify and gain specifications on commercial and public sector projects within the North of the UK and Scotland. You will be well supported with a sophisticated CRM, industry lead tools and a very experienced sales, technical and marketing team around you. This role will involve long term project management, a spinning of many plates and working on tender frameworks for specific product requirements.. The position will require you to deliver CPD presentations to architects, manage relationships with main and regional contractors as well as understating the specialist installer and process companies. The role would suit either an experienced construction sales candidate seeking a new challenge or this could also suit a bright driven junior construction candidate with a desire to break into a blue chip career. Key to success in this role is a desire to work hard, work collaboratively and demonstrate effective communication techniques across a variety of stakeholders. Candidates should have a full driving licence, a willingness to cover a large area and be happy with weekly contact in the North West HQ.
THE COMPANY: Established over 100 years ago, with manufacturing sites across the UK, Europe, Asia and US, the holding company is a global market leader in automotive, architectural and technical glass solutions. This division of the company is in a growth phase and it is an exciting time to join the team. It is constantly refining its manufacturing process in order to offer innovative but more sustainable glass solutions to end users.
We are looking for individuals who meet the following criteria:
- 2 years or more working in field sales within construction sector
- Have sold a product to either contractors, merchants, distribution or specifiers
- Ability to manage a pipeline of projects and long sales cycle
- A consultative, driven and professional salesperson with good attention to detail
- Any experience of glass, facades cladding or exterior building products would be desirable
Salary: up to £50,000 basic salary, plus 10% OTE, company car, mobile, laptop, 25 days holiday, pension scheme
