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Area Sales Manager- Building Products- North London (5543)

Are you interested in working for one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction products?

If so, this exciting Area Sales Manager’s position might be exactly what you’ve been looking for.

The Company

With their mission to build a sustainable future for the construction industry and their focus on delivering a first-class service to their customers, the company has established themselves as one of the UK’s leading construction product distribution business and continues to go from strength to strength in the specialist markets it serves.

Their ethos is that the best solutions are found by the best teams, which is why they continuously invest in their people to develop and improve their skills and expertise and help them achieve their professional goals.

They recruit people who have a genuine interest in their customers, take pride in their work and enjoy finding solutions to customer’s challenges.

They are now looking to appoint an Area Sales Manager to join their successful London team.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for generating and developing sales opportunities with main contractors, specialist subcontractors, and builders’ merchants throughout North London, Essex, Hertfordshire, and Buckinghamshire. The role will focus on both new-build and refurbishment projects across a broad range of construction sectors.

Reporting directly to the Regional Sales Manager, the position will involve building and maintaining a strong customer base while driving profitable sales growth and securing project opportunities for the company’s East London, West London, and Maidstone branches. The role requires a commercially minded and proactive individual who is confident engaging with key decision-makers, developing long-term relationships, and converting opportunities into measurable business growth.

The Candidate

In order to be successful in this role, you will need to enjoy working within a fast-paced sales environment where professionalism and a high levels of customer service are key to success.

As you will be taking an active role as a member of the sales team, you will need to have a flair for sales and enjoy working to targets and meeting sales goals.

Experience in the construction industry either in merchanting or distribution is advantageous along with the ability to work autonomously as well as working as part of a team.

Other skills required include:

Business and commercially astute
Results driven, proactive and forwarding thinking
Excellent negotiation skills and with confidence to upsell/cross sell
Resilient and self-driven
Customer focused
Excellent communication and organisational skills, and detail conscious
Strong stakeholder collaboration – a team player and building effective relationships with all relevant internal and external stakeholders
Experience with using CRM platforms
Proficient across all Microsoft Office packages

This role offers the successful Candidate excellent career progression opportunities along with continued training and professional development opportunities.

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Area Sales Manager- Roofing Systems- London & South East (5539)

Overview:

This role is a commercially focused Area Sales Manager position responsible for driving profitable growth across a defined territory by selling a full range of flat roofing systems, including single ply and liquid-applied solutions. Acting as the face of the business in the region, the role combines contractor recruitment, specification-led sales, and account development, with a strong emphasis on building and upgrading a high-performing Specialist Roofing Contractor (SRI) network. It suits a driven, technically competent sales professional who understands flat roofing build-ups, compliance requirements, and the construction supply chain, and who thrives on achieving targets while developing long-term customer partnerships.

Overall Purpose of the Job

To achieve and exceed the annual sales and margin targets within the assigned area by promoting and selling the company’s complete roofing product range. The role focuses on managing, developing and expanding the Specialist Roofing Contractor (SRI) network, with a particular emphasis on recruiting new contractors and increasing specification-led opportunities across multiple market sectors.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to: Sales Director
Key working relationship with: National Key Account Manager

Key Responsibilities

Achieve agreed annual sales, margin and KPI targets for the area.
Recruit a minimum of five new SRI contractors per quarter, each achieving a minimum annual spend.
Manage, develop and retain existing SRI contractors, progressing Bronze and Silver contractors toward Gold and Platinum status.
Generate new sales opportunities within the specification sector, targeting sectors such as Property Management, Facilities Management, Local Authorities, Education, Healthcare, Housing Associations and CIF-funded projects.
Calculate material costings for all projects under 100 m².
Establish, maintain and grow strong relationships with contractors, specifiers and key stakeholders.
Submit a minimum of one case study per quarter to support marketing and brand visibility.
Maintain a strong understanding of competitor activity, market trends and product developments.
Attend trade shows, seminars and industry events as required.
Provide accurate sales forecasts, reports and updates to senior management.
Manage personal workload, journey planning and expenses effectively to maximise territory coverage and efficiency.

Job Dimensions / Scope

Full responsibility for achieving area sales and margin budgets.
Accountable for delivering all KPIs as defined within the merchant and business plan.

Knowledge, Competencies and Experience Required

Strong working knowledge of flat roofing systems, including warm, cold and inverted roof build-ups.
Understanding of bonded, mechanically fixed and ballasted roofing systems, including green roof applications.
Sound knowledge of relevant British and European Standards and roofing codes of practice.
Clear understanding of construction contractual relationships between client, main contractor, subcontractor and supplier, as well as the design team.
Awareness of external bodies such as Building Control, NHBC and FM.
Competent IT skills, including Outlook, Excel, Word and CRM systems.
Proven ability to plan workloads effectively and optimise travel routes.
Professional, self-motivated, target-driven and enthusiastic with a strong desire to succeed.
Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

Behaviours

Demonstrates ambition, determination and accountability.
Acts decisively and with integrity.
Adapts positively to change and works proactively.
Builds open, honest and respectful relationships.
Continuously develops personal skills and supports team success.

Internal Relationships

Sales Director
National Key Account Manager
Technical Director
Divisional Managing Director
Area Sales Manager team
Technical team
Branch teams

External Relationships

Roofing contractors and their clients across the UK.
Manufacturers and key supply-chain partners.
Industry contacts and networks to monitor competitor activity and market trends.

The role holder must represent the company professionally at all times and act as an ambassador for the brand.

Special Factors

Regular travel within the territory with occasional overnight stays.
Company car, phone and IT equipment provided.

Internal Sales Representative – Thermal, Acoustic, and Fire protection insulation (Manchester) (5528)

Vacancy No 5528

Vacancy Title

Internal Sales Representative – Thermal, Acoustic, and Fire protection insulation

Location Manchester (office based)

“We’re looking for ambitious sales professionals to join a growing business at the forefront of the insulation and building materials sector. Specialising in thermal, acoustic, and fire protection insulation products for floor, wall, and roof applications, this role offers the chance to work with high-quality solutions trusted across the construction industry. You’ll build relationships with builders, contractors, architects, and installers while developing your own customer base and driving sales growth. If you’re commercially driven, confident communicating technical products, and eager to grow your career in a fast-paced environment, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.”

Key duties and responsibilities:

Build existing customer relationships to improve customer satisfaction, business retention and cross sales.
Grow new business by engaging with decision making stakeholders within the construction industry.
Deliver updates via CRM (training will be provided), attend monthly team meetings and prepare reports when required.
Network at supplier and industry events to promote the brand.
Build a strong network of industry & sector partners, installers, architects & builders to seek support for both business growth and retention.
Prepare customer proposals and solutions with clear costings and evaluations.
Achieve Sales KPIs set by management team.
Work collaboratively as part of the wider sales team, customer operations and logistics.

Requirements

3 years plus experience in a sales/technical role desirable.
Must have some experience in construction and/or building materials.
Strong communication, presentation & IT skills.
Adaptable, self-driven & team oriented.
Strong negotiation skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment within a high growth business.
Strong organisational skills.
Must be confident, resilient and target driven.

Benefits

Company pension
Group life cover
Health cash plan
24 days annual leave
Bike to work scheme
On-site parking
Employee assistance program
Refer a friend scheme

External Sales Representative- Insulation/Firestop/Acoustic (contractors) – Manchester (5526)

Vacancy No 5526

Vacancy Title

External Sales Representative- Insulation/Firestop/Acoustic (contractors)

Location Manchester

Our client is an established international company, with over 40 years’ experience offering the building industry vast product choice combined with in-depth technical expertise. Distributing an extensive product catalogue for application across the full range of floor, wall and roof requirements, ensuring a one stop shop for all their client needs. We stock the very best brands & highest quality product ranges at competitive prices across thermal, acoustic and fire protection insulation products guaranteeing the widest choice and best value.

The company is undergoing substantial growth and is currently looking for an external sales representative (contractors) to become part of the external sales team. In this role, you will interact directly with contractors to establish your own customer base and contribute to the company’s sales expansion.

Key duties and responsibilities:

Build new sales opportunities with main contractors in-person, with follow-up quotations, calls and emails to generate new sales.
Prospect new business through company background research and other pertinent lead information.
Identify customer’s buying trends and provide reports to management.
Enter, update, and maintain CRM information on leads, prospects, and opportunities.
Grow new business by engaging with decision making stakeholders within the construction industry.
Build a strong network of industry & sector partners, to support business growth and retention.
Achieve sales KPI’s and targets.
Work collaboratively as part of the wider sales teams, customer operations and logistics.
Participate in sales meetings to communicate pipeline and progress on sales opportunities.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in an external sales role, ideally in the construction industry.
Adaptable, self-driven & team oriented.
Strong negotiation skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, within a high growth business.
Ability to demonstrate confidence, resilient and target focus in a tough but rewarding industry.
Identify leads, manage prospects and acquire new business.
Support existing clients.
Effectively demonstrate product line knowledge
Meet established goals and sales targets.
Experience working with building contractors.

Benefits

Company car
24 days holidays per year
Pension
Group life cover
Health care cash plan
Employee Assistance Program
Laptop & mobile phone
Bike To Work scheme
Refer A Friend scheme
Career progression
A friendly team-focused working environment

Sales & Project Manager – Heavyside Building Products – East Anglia & Northern Home Counties (5522)

Vacancy No 5522

Job Title Sales & Project Manager- Heavyside Building Products

Job Description

Are you a driven sales professional with experience in building relationships with Housebuilders, Developers and Architects through project tracking and strategic business development?

If so, we are working with a well-established supplier of heavyside building products who are looking to appoint a Sales and Project Manager to help them capitalise on opportunities across the South of England.

The Role

You will be responsible for the sales of our Client’s products across a defined territory, the Sales & Project Manager will develop and manage a comprehensive project pipeline to ensure territory sales targets are achieved and exceeded.

The role requires proactively raising the company’s profile among key stakeholders within the region. This includes engaging directly with architectural practices to influence product specification, while building new and strengthening existing, mutually beneficial trading relationships with building contractors and developers.

Specific duties would include:

Sales of all company product ranges to meet agreed budgets through the successful specification that lead to completed orders.
Project Tracking: Desktop research and extensive outbound telephone call levels inline with company guidelines (minimum 3 days a week, office based, time commitment on this source of pipeline development)
Successfully progress planning leads provided by the company for future target projects from architectural stage(s) through to contractor stage and subsequent successful order won. 100% ownership of own project pipeline.
Identification and follow-up of new sales opportunities through new contractors, developers, sub contractors and clients
2 days per week minimum field based activity in face to face (and where appropriate video conference) meetings in both office environments and construction site settings to secure commitment, develop relationships, promote and secure order and periodically
CRM / Project tracking database management with detailed project notes.
Management of current orders to ensure they run effectively, timely and to the benefit of the business – Correct management of site schedules, ensure call offs and additional product orders placed.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

Proven track record in selling heavyside building products
Experience managing a defined sales territory and achieving revenue targets
Demonstrable success in developing and managing a strong project pipeline through project tracking
Experience influencing product specification with architectural practices
Established relationships with building contractors and developers
Background in the construction or building materials sector
CRM and pipeline management capability
Full, clean drivers license

TERRITORY East Anglia & Northern Home Counties

SALARY Negotiable (D.O.E) + Excellent Rewards Package

25 Days Holiday, Company Car, Laptop, Mobile Phone

Regional Account Manager – Building & Landscaping Products – South Central UK (5521)

Vacancy No 5521

Vacancy Title

REGIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER – BUILDING AND LANDSCAPING PRODUCTS – SOUTH CENTRAL UK

Vacancy Description

Are you an experienced sales professional looking to enhance your career with a leading premium supplier and manufacturer of building products who are looking to appoint a Regional Account Manager to drive the continued growth of their brand in the UK market.

Our Client specialises in the manufacturing and supply of a comprehensive range of building products for both professional and DIY use.

The Company

With over a decade of industry experience, the company has built a strong reputation as the trusted, go-to supplier for high-quality products. Their range is widely stocked by Builders Merchants, Trade Outlets, and leading DIY retailers nationwide, making them a staple in the hands of professionals and home improvers alike.

The Role

Reporting to the Sales Manager, your role will be to strengthen customer relationships and drive sales growth within the Southern territory, increasing brand visibility and demand through merchant engagement, installer relationships, in-branch training, and merchandising

Key responsibilities include:

Produce and carry out gap analysis on all active accounts and improve customer product mix
To ensure integration of new products to customer base
To identify and grow relationships with general merchant installers to create a demand for products in Builder’s Merchants
To ensure POS is current and explore opportunities to improve exposure in branches
Identify needs and carry out training within branches
Identify and book physical training to a team of Landscapers carried out by the PTM in branches
Working with BDM’s to identify and carry out larger group training sessions
Actively prospect new Merchant Partner opportunities
To ensure new stocking branches are merchandised fully in a suitable timeframe and monitored following

Skills and Knowledge Required:

Previous experience of sales or account management within the building products sector
A strong understanding of the Builder’s Merchant supply chain
Strong diary management and area planning skills

Location/Area

Southern England (area to be tailored to Candidate’s location)

Package

Negotiable salary (DOE), monthly and yearly bonuses, electric company car, laptop, mobile phone, pension scheme

Senior Sales Executive – Timber – South Wales (5504)

Vacancy No 5504

Vacancy Title SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE – TIMBER – SOUTH WALES

Vacancy Description

Are you looking for your next opportunity in the Timber sector?

SRS Recruitment are one of the UK’s leading Construction Products Recruiters, and we are delighted to have the opportunity to be assisting a leading Timber Importer & Distributor in their search for a SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE to join their team. Ideally you will have a strong background in Timber and Timber Products. As SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE you will be working along with your team to strengthen and develop existing accounts and also look to identify and pursue new business.

The Company

Our Client is one of the UK’s largest importer and distributors of Timber & Timber Products, they are a recognized supplier to a broad range of customers including Manufacturers, Construction Companies & Developers.

The company is known for their extensive product range and offer Nationwide distribution network and have earned their reputation as a major player in the timber sector.

My client offers a variety of benefits and opportunities for career development. As a company they put an emphasis on employee well-being, they have modern offices with the most up to date equipment and have an excellent health and safety record. If you are looking to join a company that could offer you a fantastic career path, then this opportunity could be for you.

The Role as SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE

As SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE you will be proactively selling Timber & Timber Products to both existing customers and new. You will liaise with suppliers and negotiate prices with clients on behalf of the company.

You will be responsible for full account management for key accounts while actively sourcing and winning new business. You will be responsible for representing the image of the company and provide excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities as SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE

Establish, manage and maintain relationships with current and target customers.
Arrange and attend client and customer meetings.
Proactively identify opportunities to increase your client base
Provide comprehensive updates of the company, products and services to clients.
Attend industry events as required.
Stay updated on current market and industry trends, competitor activity, and leading customer strategies.
Quoting and costing customer requirements
Ensure high customer service standards are met at all times.
Perform any other ad hoc duties that may arise.

Skills and Experience Required SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE

Proven experience in construction products sales ideally Timber.
Customer service experience in a sales environment
Excellent communication skills
Ability to confidently communicate over the phone and face to face.
Outstanding listening and verbal communication skills, with the ability to identify customer issues or requests.
Ability to thrive in a sales environment.
Motivated and driven to achieve Sales targets.
Strong IT skills

Fantastic opportunity to grow and develop your career by joining a leading Timber Distributor that is renowned for their high-quality Timber & Timber Products.

Location/Area SOUTH WALES

Salary Excellent Salary Package / Benefits

Package

Company Bonus Scheme, Career Development Opportunities and Pension

Regional Account Manager – Building & Landscaping Products – South UK (5501)

Vacancy No 5501

Vacancy Title

REGIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER – BUILDING AND LANDSCAPING PRODUCTS – SOUTH UK

Vacancy Description

Our Client specialises in the manufacturing and supply of a comprehensive range of building products for both professional and DIY use.

The Company

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

Produce and carry out gap analysis on all active accounts and improve customer product mix
To ensure integration of new products to customer base
To identify and grow relationships with general merchant installers to create a demand for products in Builder’s Merchants
To ensure POS is current and explore opportunities to improve exposure in branches
Identify needs and carry out training within branches
Identify and book physical training to a team of Landscapers carried out by the PTM in branches
Working with BDM’s to identify and carry out larger group training sessions
Actively prospect new Merchant Partner opportunities
To ensure new stocking branches are merchandised fully in a suitable timeframe and monitored following

Skills and Knowledge Required:

Previous experience of sales or account management within the building products sector
A strong understanding of the Builder’s Merchant supply chain
Strong diary management and area planning skills

Location/Area

Southern England (area to be tailored to Candidate’s location)

Package

Negotiable salary (DOE), monthly and yearly bonuses, electric company car, laptop, mobile phone, pension scheme

Area Sales Manager – Building Products – North of England (5500)

Vacancy No 5500

Job Title Area Sales Manager- Building Products

Job Description

Are you a driven sales professional with experience in promoting construction products into Building Contractors and Key Distributors?

If so, we are working with a leading manufacturer of Drainage and building products who are looking to appoint an Area Sales Manager to join their team with responsibility for promoting their solutions across the Northern region.

The Role

The Area Sales Manager will be responsible for promoting our Client’s high-quality, market-leading range of building and drainage solutions by generating project opportunities and building relationships with key target customers to gain product usage.

Specific duties would include:

Develop existing relationships and create new ones so that our Client is the customers 1st choice for their range of products.
Understand the specification process.
Track and follow up on project opportunities from Tender stage
Raise the Company’s profile within its existing key stockist base, setting up business plans and sharing project information.
Deliver training and product presentations to Contractors and Merchants.
Be able to negotiate prices within agreed parameters to give the company the best margin opportunities.
Dealing with customers’ day-to-day requirements.
Knowledge of reading site drawings would be helpful.
Promote and sell new product ranges.
Achieve agreed targets.
Where necessary, assist with New Product Development areas.
Identifying key installing contractors, setting up trading terms and building long-term business objectives

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

In order to be successful in this role, you will need experience in dealing with one or more of the following: Main Contractors, Roofing Contractors and Architects along with experience in managing key merchant accounts.

Self-motivated individual who can work well either on their own or in a team in a highly proactive sales environment.
Ability to manage your own area, introduce tailored customer business plans to drive sales forward.
Track record of Solution Selling
A clean drivers’ licence is essential.
Previous experience as an AREA Sales Manager or similar field-based role
Competent IT skills are required, will need to know how to use MS Office & Outlook.
Good communication skills with a friendly approach are needed.
The ability to work under pressure with excellent attention to detail is a must.
Sound commercial acumen and an ability to communicate with colleagues and customers to assist the closing of sales opportunities.
A high degree of professionalism and a good understanding of specifier, contractor and merchant relationships is required, with the ability to communicate at each of these levels where necessary.

TERRITORY North of England

SALARY Negotiable (D.O.E) + Excellent Rewards Package

25 Days Holiday, Company Car, Laptop, Mobile Phone

Assistant Branch Manager – Timber (5498)

Vacancy No 5498

Job Title ASSISTANT BRANCH MANAGER – TIMBER

Job Description

We are retained by a leading and long-established Timber Merchant & Importer who due to internal promotion are seeking an experienced, professional Assistant Branch Manager. The role will require an ambitious individual who will assist the Branch Manager in promoting and developing this already busy and established branch. This is a fantastic opportunity for a career driven individual who will play a vital role within the business and continually look on ways of improving procedures and driving the Branch forwards.

Reporting to: DEPOT MANAGER

As Assistant Branch Manager you will assist the Branch Manager develop and manage the Depot and provide the highest levels of customer services, in order to maximise the sales and profitability, you will lead, motivate and support your team.

Key Responsibilities as Assistant Branch Manager

Ensure Branch is compliant with all Health & Safety
Support, motivate, coach and help raise the performance standards of your team.
Understanding customer needs and requirements, research accounts, identify key players.
Build both supplier and customer relationships to improve the sales and margin capability of the Branch.
Ensure all sales orders, following up sales enquiries and delivery schedules and done quickly and efficiently.

Skills and Experience Required as Assistant Branch Manager

Proven experience in a Timber / Builders Merchants in a managerial position
Experience within the building supply trade essential.
General Construction knowledge essential & knowledge of the Construction sector
Excellent people management skills self motivated with the ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
Experience of Team Building
Effective communication skills
Customer focused with sound commercial skills.
Good IT skills & PC literate and experience with Microsoft Outlook

Location/Area LANCASHIRE

Salary Competitive remuneration package