Head of Sales - Construction

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a seasoned Head of Sales to promote and secure orders, driving sales growth for the company based in Middlesbrough. Candidates nationwide are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate should have experience in sales within the building envelope sector and a proven track record with contractors. This role offers a market-leading salary and additional perks including holidays and a lucrative commission package.

Benefits

Market leading salary

21 Days holiday plus statutory holidays

Car package or Car allowance

Lucrative Commission Package

Qualifications

• Sales experience within building envelope, e.g., façades, cladding.
• Proven track record of winning projects.
• Ability to handle industry-specific challenges.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with sales department to target potential clients.
• Identify new market opportunities through Business Development.
• Maintain accurate records within CRM system.
• Grow and train a sales team.

Skills

Sales experience in building envelope

Ability to communicate well in a team

Technical aptitude

Autonomous

Proven track record with contractors/installers

Job description

Job Description

Sterling Recruitment Services have an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Head of Sales to join our client based in Middlesbrough. This role can be nationwide, and candidates from all regions will be considered.

Overview

Working to promote and secure orders from our valued direct and indirect customer base. The overall duty would be to achieve maximum sales volume, profitability, and growth of the business whilst developing and growing a new customer base.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Work closely with sales department to target potential clients
• Raise the profile of the company within MMC
• Proactively identify new market and product opportunities through your Business Development activities to drive/secure organic sales growth
• Work closely with our Technical Team to guide/develop our approach
• Maintain accurate records of activity within our CRM system
• Work with our Marketing team to develop new brochures and merchandise
• Attend events and roadshows
• Ensure customers are kept up to date with appropriate Price Lists, Catalogues, Samples and Point of Sale material
• Proactively represent the Company and its interests
• To hit sales targets set by Company board
• Grow and train a sales team
• Attend the HQ at least once a week to attend sales meetings

The Ideal Candidate:

Sales experience within the building envelope, such as: façades, SFS, rainscreens, cladding, aluminium steel frame systems, dry lining etc.

• A proven track record of winning projects with contactors/ installers
• Ability to communicate well within a team environment
• Technical aptitude
• Ability to hit ground running/ industry experience
• Autonomous
• Open & honest

What's on offer:

• Market leading salary
• 21 Days holiday Plus statutory Bank Holidays & Your Birthday off
• Car package or Car allowance
• Lucrative Commission Package