Head of Sales Laminate Surfaces

Mitchell Maguire; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of laminate surfaces is looking for a Head of Sales to lead their field sales efforts across the United Kingdom. The successful candidate will manage a team of sales professionals, build relationships with key accounts, and have a strong background in selling associated products like laminates and surfaces. This role offers a competitive salary with bonuses and substantial benefits, including an executive car allowance and healthcare coverage.

Benefits

Executive car allowance

6% pension

25 days holiday

BUPA healthcare

Laptop

Phone

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales of associated products like laminates or surfaces.
• Experience in both specification and field sales.

Responsibilities

• Lead field sales activities for laminate surfaces.
• Develop and mentor a team of sales professionals.
• Manage key accounts in collaboration with the sales team.

Skills

People management experience

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Strong decision making

Job description

Head of Sales – Laminate Surfaces

Job Title: Head of Sales – Laminate Surfaces

Industry Sector: Head of Sales, Field Sales Manager, External Sales Manager, National Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Specification Sales, Fabricators, Contractors, Interior Designers, Interior Products, Laminates, Surfaces, Flooring, Furniture, Wallcoverings, Fabrics, Paint, Architects, Interior Designers, Showroom Managers, Showroom Sales, Main Contractors, Shop Fitting, Facades, Commercial Projects, Contractors and Distributors

Area to be covered: National

Remuneration: £80,000 - £100,000 + bonuses

Benefits

Executive car allowance, 6% pension, 25 days holiday, BUPA healthcare, laptop, phone etc.

Role

The role of the Head of Sales – Laminate Surfaces will involve:

• Head of Field Sales position promoting our clients manufactured range of laminate surfaces
• Manage, develop and mentor a team of 4 specification sales & 2 field sales professionals
• Will have individual targets as well as the team target
• Responsible for circa 20 key accounts along with the Country Manager and sales team
• Typical projects would include schools, hospitals, high street stores, commercial office, sports centres for example: Holiday Inn

Ideal applicant

The ideal applicant will be a Head of Sales – Laminate Surfaces with:

• Must have people management experience
• Must have sold an associated product such as: laminates, surfaces, panels, decorative panels, worktops, commercial interiors etc
• Must have appreciate for both specification sales and field sales via architects, interiors designers, fabricators and constrictors
• Team player
• Self-sufficient problem solver with a learn as you develop attitude
• Sales attributes such as negotiation skills, commercial awareness and strong decision making will be advantageous