Commercial Manager - National House Builder Team

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction supply company is seeking a Commercial Sales Manager to join their National House Builder Team. This field-based role requires strong sales and relationship management skills within the construction sector. The selected candidate will be responsible for identifying sales opportunities, managing partnerships, and developing business plans to achieve ambitious sales targets. Competitive salary and benefits including a bonus and company car are offered.

Benefits

Bonus

Company Car

Guaranteed Christmas holidays

Development opportunities

Health care cash plan

5% employer matched pension scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Strong experience within the National Housebuilder & construction sector.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets.
• Full driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Identify sales opportunities and nurture relationships.
• Develop Business Plans to achieve sales budgets.
• Manage and expand partnerships with National Housebuilder customers.

Skills

Strong experience within the National Housebuilder & construction sector

Relationship-building and stakeholder management

Expertise in negotiating and contract management

Commercially astute with strong financial and data analysis skills

Excellent communication & presentation skills

Job description

Overview

Commercial Sales Manager - National House Builder Team. Field based role with an office covering the UK. Competitive Salary & Benefits, plus Company Car & Bonus.

At Marshalls Bricks and Masonry we have over 100 years of expertise in designing and manufacturing bricks, walling and masonry. We are a major supplier to the construction industry of 120 million high-quality bricks a year. Our concrete bricks have evolved to be a sustainable alternative to traditional clay bricks. We are part of the Marshalls Group, a FTSE 250 company and a self-described Superbrand for the 13th year running.

Role summary

We are looking for a Commercial Manager to join the National House Builder Team. This is a sales role (no direct reports) with responsibility for identifying sales opportunities and nurturing relationships. You will develop an effective Business Plan to achieve sales budgets, improve the efficiency of sales processes, and monitor, report on, and achieve KPIs. You will also support our pricing structure. The role involves attending regular meetings across your region and preparing monthly, quarterly, and yearly forecasts to support planning.

Reporting to the Trading Director, this is a high-impact role responsible for driving growth and profitability across key customer relationships. You will manage and expand partnerships with National Housebuilder customers and stakeholders.

This is a results-driven, commercially focused position where expertise in developing and managing trading agreements is crucial to maximise outcomes aligned with our wider business objectives. You will represent the business at customer events and reviews, strengthen long-term partnerships, and ensure our presence is valued and influential. You will also contribute to shaping the wider sales strategy and initiatives that deliver sustainable growth and support Marshalls’ future success.

The role carries responsibility to maintain and grow, in line with ambitious business and budget expectations, sales of external bricks and masonry products for the division. This area has shown strong growth and momentum should be carried forward with ambitious targets.

What are the mission-critical skills?

• Strong experience within the National Housebuilder & construction sector, with an existing network of industry contacts.
• Experience in the Bricks & Masonry market (or wider construction industry) is highly desirable.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and driving profitability.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Expertise in negotiating and contract management with the ability to secure favourable trading agreements.
• Commercially astute with strong financial and data analysis skills.
• Excellent communication & presentation skills and problem-solving abilities. You will be confident and persuasive with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to quickly learn new ranges and understand bricks & masonry routes to market.
• Full driving licence required.

What’s in it for you?

This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to play a key role in transforming the housebuilding sector. Marshalls Bricks & Masonry offers innovative concrete bricks as a sustainable, reliable alternative to traditional clay. As part of the National Housebuilder Team, you will help grow market share, strengthen partnerships, and position Marshalls as the go-to supplier for the future of housebuilding.

Benefits

• Bonus
• Company Car
• Guaranteed Christmas holidays
• Development opportunities
• 34 days per annum or the equivalent in hours (inclusive of bank holidays) (35 days in Scotland)
• Health care cash plan - dental, optical, prescription costs and more
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay and leave
• 5% employer matched pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount on Marshalls and Marley products
• Retailer discounts
• Marshalls Wellbeing Centre - move, money & mind
• Share purchase scheme
• Life assurance

More about Marshalls

Our operations are organised into three divisions: Landscape Products, Building Products, and Roofing Products. Marshalls Landscape Products leads the UK in natural stone and innovative concrete hard landscaping products. Marshalls Building Products supplies concrete drainage products, concrete bricks, ready-to-use mortars, and aggregates. Marley Roofing Products leads in pitched roofing systems, including clay and concrete tiles, timber battens, roof-integrated solar solutions, and roofing accessories. We work as one Marshalls team and invite you to learn more about us at www.Marshalls.co.uk.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equal opportunities for everyone. We strive to reflect the diverse nature of society and the communities we serve. Marshalls is a workplace where you can be valued for your contribution and grow by being yourself.

Closing Date: 10am Friday 10th October 2025

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