Trade Sales Manager
Market leading manufacturer of Windows, Doors and Facades
Trade Sales Manager
Midlands and North England
£50,000-60,000 doe +hybrid car +bonus
· Ideal role for either a technical sales person selling to fabricators OR a technical estimator/ project manager wanting to develop into technical sales
· Best in class, innovative products with strong training centre of excellence
· Opportunity to work in a renowned market leader of premium exterior systems
· A fantastic career path for the right individual with an experienced team to support
· German manufacturer with UK presence for over 30 years
Trade Sales Manager
THE ROLE: As a Trade Sales Manager within this division of the business, you will manage an account base of both existing customers as well as looking to identify and win additional new accounts in the North and Midlands. Working with a customer based of specialist windows and door fabricators and installers there will be a need to be both technically involved and commercially able to work with buyers and business owners. Representing a long established, global brand of technical façade systems and beautifully crafted windows and bi-fold doors, this is a very well respected brand in the UK. You will be well supported in your role with a CRM, industry leading software and design tools as well as a very experienced sales, technical and marketing team around you. This role will involve a full induction and technical training of in house systems. Candidates will need to be au fait with reading and working on technical drawings. The role would suit either an experienced construction sales candidate seeking a new challenge or this could also suit a bright non sales candidate who has worked for a fabricator/installer with a desire to break into a blue chip career. Key to success in this role is a desire to work hard, technical credibility and drive to develop and expand business opportunities. Candidates should have a full driving licence, a willingness to cover a large area and be passionate about the sector.
THE COMPANY: Established in Germany with a global presence, this is an industry recognised brand with premium offering and great reputation. It has manufacturing sites in Europe and has expanded to a huge product offering in the UK. This division of the company is in a growth phase and it is an exciting time to join the team. There is a solid career path for sales people and great personal development in the wider business as well as good earning potential.
We are looking for individuals who meet the following criteria:
· 2 years or more working in field sales within exterior building systems
· Have sold a product to either contractors, fabricators, specialist installers
· Ability to manage a pipeline of projects and long sales cycle
· Possible a consultative, driven person from an estimator, project manager or design background
· Any experience of glass, facades, cladding or exterior building products would be desirable
Salary: £50-60,000 basic salary, plus OTE, company car, mobile, laptop, 25 days holiday, pension scheme