Field-Based Specification Manager - Drive Market Growth

Universal Business Team; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Car allowance

Birthday day off

Hybrid working

Job summary

Universal Business Team is seeking a Specification Manager to secure product specifications by engaging architects, consultants and developers. You will work with sales, estimating, technical and marketing teams to manage projects through the construction lifecycle and convert opportunities into profitable business.

This national field-based role requires travel nationwide, with 1 day per week at Norwich head office; salary £60,000-£70,000 DOE plus bonus and car allowance, and hybrid working

Qualifications

• Experience within specification sales, business development or a similar construction products environment.
• The ability to build credibility with architects, consultants, contractors and key decision-makers.
• Strong commercial awareness and relationship-building skills.
• Experience presenting technical information and influencing product selection.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with architects, consultants, surveyors and other specifiers.
• Identify and secure product specifications on commercial projects.
• Deliver CPDs, technical presentations and product demonstrations.
• Generate and qualify opportunities using market intelligence, CRM systems and industry networks.
• Manage projects from early design stages through tender and contractor appointment.
• Protect specifications and minimise product substitution.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support successful project conversion.
• Maintain an accurate project pipeline and CRM records.

Job description

Universal Business Team is seeking a Specification Manager to secure product specifications by engaging architects, consultants and developers. You will work with sales, estimating, technical and marketing teams to manage projects through the construction lifecycle and convert opportunities into profitable business.

This national field-based role requires travel nationwide, with 1 day per week at Norwich head office; salary £60,000-£70,000 DOE plus bonus and car allowance, and hybrid working