Contract Sales Manager

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

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer is seeking a driven specification-led sales professional to manage sales cycles across the North West. You will focus on housebuilders and commercial projects, ensuring strong relationships throughout the construction supply chain. Ideal candidates should have proven sales experience in commercial construction and excellent communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary between £50k and £55k, along with an uncapped annual bonus and benefits including a company car and pension.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Uncapped Annual Bonus

6% pension

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 and contractors.
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities.

Skills

Specification-led sales experience

Knowledge of the construction process

Excellent communication skills

Confident presenting to stakeholders

Technical understanding of building regulations

Job description

Location: To cover all of the North West (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 North West regions. 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