Head of Sales – Laminate Surfaces

Mitchell Maguire; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in the UK is seeking a Head of Sales to lead national sales for laminate surfaces. The successful candidate will manage a team, oversee key accounts, and drive various commercial projects. Key qualifications include sales experience in related products and strong leadership abilities. Salary ranges from £80,000 to £100,000 with bonuses and benefits included.

Benefits

Executive car allowance

6% pension

25 days holiday

BUPA healthcare

Laptop and phone

Qualifications

• Experience selling products such as laminates, surfaces, and decorative panels.
• Understanding of specification sales via architects and designers.
• Decisive decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Head of Field Sales position nationwide.
• Manage and mentor a team of sales professionals.
• Oversee key accounts with the Country Manager.
• Drive projects for schools and commercial offices.

Skills

People-management experience

Strong negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Ability to solve problems

Team player mentality

Job description

Head of Sales – Laminate Surfaces

Mitchell Maguire, a specialist Construction Field Sales Recruitment Consultancy, is seeking a Head of Sales – Laminate Surfaces to lead national field sales for a portfolio of 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, Showroom Managers, Showroom Sales, Main Contractors, Shop Fitting, Facades, Commercial Projects, Distributors

Role Overview

The Head of Sales – Laminate Surfaces will promote the client’s manufactured range of laminate surfaces across the country.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Head of Field Sales position, promoting the client’s manufactured range of laminate surfaces.
• Manage, develop and mentor a team of 4 specification sales and 2 field sales professionals.
• Set individual targets as well as the team target.
• Oversee circa 20 key accounts together with the Country Manager and sales team.
• Drive projects such as schools, hospitals, high‑street stores, commercial offices, sports centres (e.g., Holiday Inn).

Qualifications & Experience

• People‑management experience.
• Experience selling products such as laminates, surfaces, panels, decorative panels, worktops, commercial interiors, etc.
• Appreciation for both specification sales and field sales via architects, interior designers, fabricators and contractors.
• Team player with a self‑sufficient problem‑solving mindset and a learning‑as‑you‑develop attitude.
• Strong negotiation skills, commercial awareness and decisive decision‑making abilities.

Benefits

• Executive car allowance
• 6% pension
• 25 days holiday
• BUPA healthcare
• Laptop, phone and other equipment

Remuneration

£80,000‑£100,000 + bonuses, plus benefits.