Contract Sales Manager

Oval Deene; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bathroom products supplier is seeking a talented sales professional to drive specification-led sales across the South East region. The role involves managing the full sales cycle, building long-term relationships with housebuilders, contractors, and commercial projects. Candidates should have proven experience in commercial construction sales, strong communication skills, and technical knowledge of building regulations. The company offers a competitive salary of £50k-£55k, plus benefits including uncapped bonuses and healthcare packages.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Uncapped annual bonus

Company car

Health care packages

Qualifications

• Proven experience in specification-led sales within commercial construction or interiors.
• Strong knowledge of the construction process and supply chain.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a strong regional project pipeline.
• Secure specification sales with housebuilders, developers, contractors, and M&E consultants.
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities using industry intelligence and networks.

Skills

Specification-led sales

Commercial construction knowledge

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Self-motivated

Technical understanding of building regulations

Job description

Location: To cover all of South East (remote)

About the Client

Oval Deene Recruitment are representing a well-established UK manufacturer and supplier of bathroom products, with over 30 years' experience in the market. They offer a full portfolio of sanitaryware, brassware, furniture, baths, and tiles, supplying residential and commercial projects nationwide.

About the Role

This role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to drive specification-led sales across the South East region. The role focuses on housebuilders, high-rise developments, contractors, and commercial projects including hotel and leisure.

You will manage the full sales cycle from lead generation and specification through tender, order, and completion, while developing long-term relationships across the construction supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a strong regional project pipeline
• Secure specification sales with housebuilders, developers, contractors, and M&E consultants
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities using industry intelligence and networks
• Manage tenders, pricing support, and project handovers
• Maintain accurate CRM data and collaborate closely with internal project teams
• Work with supply chain partners to ensure smooth delivery from specification to site
• Use showroom events and training opportunities to support relationship building

Requirements / Skills

• Proven experience in specification-led sales within commercial construction or interiors
• Strong knowledge of the construction process and supply chain
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Commercially driven, self-motivated, and confident presenting to stakeholders
• Technical understanding of building regulations (bathroom or washroom experience desirable)

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary: £50k-£55k
• Uncapped Annual Bonus, 6% pension, Long service bonus, company car, laptop, credit card & health care packages
• Chance to work with a leading Bathroom Manufacturing organisation