Head Of Sales

Bowmay Consulting; Oldham; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in passive fire protection is looking for a Head of Sales to lead the sales strategy and guide the sales team. You will be responsible for driving revenue growth and positioning the company at the forefront of the industry. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of sales experience in the construction sector, with a proven track record of engaging with architects, contractors, and installers. The role offers a competitive salary and strong growth potential within a values-driven organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days holiday

2 x salary life insurance

Healthcare benefit

3% company pension contribution

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in sales within the construction sector.
• Experience in selling to drylining contractors, architects, and main contractors.
• Confidence in presenting at seminars and industry events.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the UK & Ireland sales teams.
• Define strategic sales targets and revenue goals.
• Build relationships with architects, contractors, and specifiers.

Skills

Sales leadership

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Job description

We're supporting one of our long-standing clients, an impressive manufacturer who are a leader in passive fire protection, in their search for a Head of Sales.

It's a key leadership role with huge influence. You'll take the lead on the national sales strategy and performance, reporting directly to the General Manager.

You'll guide the sales team, drive revenue growth, and shape the commercial direction of the brand, positioning the company as the No.1 manufacturer of passive fire barriers.

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary offered
• 33 days holiday
• 2 x salary life insurance
• Healthcare Benefit
• 3 % Company Contribution to Pension

About You

• You're a proven sales leader with 5+ years of experience within the construction sector
• Experienced in selling to drylining contractors, architects, installers, main contractors and specifiers
• Ideally, you've worked with passive fire protection or similar resistive materials
• You're commercially savvy, analytical, and confident in defining sales strategies
• You lead by example, supporting, motivating and developing your team
• You're confident presenting at CPD seminars, trade shows and industry events

About the Role

• You'll lead, manage and develop the UK & Ireland sales teams
• Define and deliver strategic sales targets, KPIs, and revenue goals
• Drive field sales and spec activity across key product ranges
• You'll be a brand ambassador, representing the business at industry events
• Build and maintain strong relationships with architects, contractors, and specifiers
• Collaborate with marketing, customer service, and production teams
• Oversee sales forecasting, reporting, and CRM adoption
• Identify new opportunities, monitor competitor activity, and share insights with senior leadership

About the company

We've partnered with this business for many, many years, they've developed immensely due to a huge period of growth, and they want to find a great person to fill this role.

If you're ready to lead from the front and make a meaningful impact in a growing, values-driven business, we'd love to hear from you.

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