Contracts Manager - Building Supplies

GCS Associates; Exeter; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Associates in Exeter area seeks a Contracts Manager for Public Sector contracts across the South West. The role combines sales, account management and operations to deliver major building projects.

You will quote on large schemes, engage with senior decision makers and coordinate with local branches to ensure smooth delivery. The successful candidate will have strong experience in building materials sales, a proactive approach to new business development and a track record of driving

Qualifications

• Sales experience in building materials or construction sectors.
• Experience selling to public sector or housing associations.
• Strong account management and new business development skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Quote on large projects and respond to RFPs.
• Engage with high-end decision makers to secure contracts.
• Coordinate with local branches to ensure smooth operations.
• Develop existing and new business across the South West Exeter area.

Skills

Sales experience

Key Account Management

New Business Development

Public sector sales

Job description

Role: Contracts Manager - Public Sector Contracts

Location: An external role covering the South West - Exeter

Sector: Building Materials / Construction Supplies

Package: Circa 38,000 - 42,000 (negotiable) + Bonus + Car + Mon - Fri only

• Established Building Supplies Company
• General merchants products experience required
• Experience with selling to the Public Sector / Housing Associations
• Key Account Management
• New Business Development
• Strong sales experience required

This highly successful, building supplies company is looking to recruit an area Contracts Manager / Operations Professional . This is a Contracts Manager role within the Public Sector and Housing Associations with an experienced and successful management team in place it's a great time to join and be part of the project.

With a network of branches our client supplies a range of building products to the construction sector, the trade and the retail sector. This Contracts Manager role would really suit a current Branch or Assistant manager who has good experience within both Sales and Operations.

The Contracts Manager requires someone who is really confident talking to people, understanding their needs and acting on this to provide sterling service to the customer. Attention to detail is also key. Quoting on large projects will be a key part of this role and at times you will deal with some high-end decision makers so you should be confident in that respect. You will also have a close relationship with the branches in the area to ensure an efficient and smooth operation.

There are clear rewards within this company though - the right people can progress further and genuine talent will always be respected.

The sales experience required for this role could be based on a previous internal or external role. Also Assistant Branch managers, supervisors would be an great fit too!