National Sales Manager - Housebuilders

Brett Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a National Sales Manager to lead growth in the housebuilding sector. This senior role requires a commercially driven professional with a strong background in construction. You will manage high-profile accounts, drive revenue, and develop strategic relationships with national housebuilders. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication and leadership skills, and a proven ability to influence decision-makers. Join a company that values individual contributions and offers excellent development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous pension

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Career and professional development

Free onsite parking

Enhanced parental leave

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Proven track record in senior sales or account management roles.
• Exceptional relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Experience leading and developing sales teams.

Responsibilities

• Position Brett Landscaping as the go-to supplier in the housebuilding sector.
• Drive volume, revenue, and margin through new business opportunities.
• Lead and develop the Housebuilder Sales team to meet targets.

Skills

Sales Management

Account Management

Negotiation Skills

Relationship Building

Strategic Thinking

Education

Degree in Business or related field

Job description

About The Role

Brett Landscaping is looking for a high-performing, strategically mindedNational Sales Manager – Housebuildersto lead our growth and strengthen our position as the go-to supplier of premium hard landscaping solutions across the residential construction sector. This senior-level role is ideal for a commercially driven professional with a strong background in the construction or building materials industry, a proven track record of managing high-profile accounts and leading sales teams. You will be responsible for driving volume, revenue, and margin through robust relationships with national housebuilders, while setting and delivering clear sales strategies that align with our ambitious growth plans. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills are essential, along with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and convert complex project pipelines into tangible business outcomes.

About Your Role

• Position Brett Landscaping as the go-to supplier for hard landscaping products within the housebuilding sector.
• Enhance Brett Landscaping’s profile through strong business relationships, project focus, and proactive account management.
• Drive increased volume, revenue, and margin by developing new business opportunities and achieving company budgets.
• Forge robust relationships and trading agreements with key housebuilders, ensuring project pipelines are efficiently converted into orders.
• Promote a premium product mix, emphasizing ranges such as Facemix, Specialist Kerbs, Premium CBP, and Flow products.
• Take full ownership of profitable, sustainable business delivery through housebuilder relationships and agreements.
• Lead, develop, and manage the Housebuilder Sales team, setting clear strategies and objectives to meet and exceed targets.

We're Looking For

• Proven track record of success in a senior sales or account management role, ideally within the construction or building materials industry.
• Exceptional relationship-building and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior decision-makers.
• Strategic thinker with a results-driven mindset and a strong ability to manage high-profile accounts.
• Experience leading and developing sales teams, driving performance through clear objectives and effective support.
• Full UK driving license.

We'll Offer You

• A competitivesalary
• Generous pension
• 25 days annual leave
• Life assurance
• Career and professional development
• Free onsite parking
• Enhanced parental leave
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discounts
• Plus more!

About Us

Brett is the UK’s largest independently owned building materials Group with over 60 sites across the South, South East, East and Midlands and employing over 750 people.

Part of the Brett Group, Brett Landscaping and Building Products produces and supplies a variety of hard landscaping and building products including block and decorative paving, decorative aggregates, and specialist kerbs. Primarily distributed through builders’ merchants and garden centres, all our products are backed by technical and product expertise.

With a reputation for excellence, we offer superb development opportunities to people keen to be a part of our continued growth. As an independent business we can offer real job satisfaction in an environment which encourages you to contribute, supports you in getting the job done and enables you to become part of a team that delivers building materials for big ideas.

Why Join Brett

• Our people are individuals, we value your input and support you in your professional development.
• We see our people as our greatest strength.
• We work hard to create inclusive environments.
• Grow your skills with ongoing opportunities – our business thrives when our people are at their best, we encourage and support ongoing learning and development.

Brett Group operates an Equal Opportunities Policy and monitoring.We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination in recruitment and employment. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discrimination and are committed to acting professionally and fairly in all our relationships and business dealings. This is not only a legal requirement but is vital for our brand, reputation and the long-term success of our business.

Brett Group operates a preferred supplier list and does not accept agency CVs, unless specifically engaged to work on the role in writing by the People Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other location with the Brett Group. Brett Group will not be responsible for any fees relating to unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles. Furthermore, Brett Group will only accept CVs submitted through our applicant tracking system, any and all CVs sent via email will be immediately deleted and shall not be subject to any agency terms or associated fees.

Should you wish to work with us now or in the future please email the recruitment team [e-mail]