Sales Director – Leading UK Construction Services Company – to £90k – Birmingham Area

Portman Scott; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction services company is seeking experienced Sales Directors to expand their sales team. The role involves managing a personal sales portfolio, fostering customer relationships, and driving sales growth. Candidates should have significant experience in the construction industry and a proven sales track record. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a well-established company with ambitious expansion plans.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in selling or hiring building products to the construction industry.
• Proven track record in achieving strong sales margins.
• Experience in both account management and business development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a personal sales portfolio and build long-term customer relationships.
• Identify and secure new sales opportunities targeting contractors.
• Lead bids, proposals, and presentations.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship Building

Commercial Acumen

Analytical Capabilities

Self-Motivation

Organizational Skills

Resilience

Job description

Sales Director – Leading UK Construction Services Company – to £90k – Birmingham Area

Sales Director – Leading UK Construction Services Company – to £90k – Birmingham Area

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Sales Director – Leading UK Construction Services Company – to £90k – Birmingham Area

Our client is a market-leading B2B construction services company with a well-established network of branches across the UK. In order to take advantage of new market opportunities the company is currently expanding its Sales Team and is looking for a number of experienced Sales Directors with strong account management and new business development experience to help drive their exciting growth strategy nationwide.

Reporting to the National Sales Director, the successful candidates will manage a personal sales portfolio, fostering long-term customer relationships by understanding their needs and ensuring exceptional levels of customer service are delivered throughout the sales process. Targeting regional and local contractors you will identify and secure new sales opportunities, personally leading bids, proposals, and presentations and building strategic partnerships to drive high-level sales. A proven history of success selling tools, equipment, and related support services into the UK construction industry is key for these roles, which will be homebased, in key areas throughout the UK.

The role:

• Manage a personal sales portfolio, building long-term customer relationships by understanding their needs, delivering value and championing customer satisfaction
• Identify and secure new sales opportunities, targeting regional and local contractors
• Personally lead bids, proposals, and presentations, building strategic partnerships to drive high-level sales
• Collaborate with branch and regional teams to grow customer bases and enhance service delivery
• Inspire and support branch and merchant teams, fostering a high-performance, customer-focused culture
• Resolve customer issues and enhance service levels by working closely with internal departments
• Represent the company professionally at trade events, conferences, and networking opportunities
• Promote a "safety-first" mindset, ensuring health and safety remain a top priority

Skills and experience required:

• Significant experience in selling or hiring building products, construction equipment, or related services to the construction industry
• Proven track record in achieving strong sales margins and driving profitable growth
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical capabilities to identify and capitalise on opportunities
• Self-motivated and highly organised, with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
• Experience in both account management and business development, with a focus on long-term growth
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to maintain a positive attitude in challenging situations

These new roles represent a rare and exciting opportunity for experienced and inspirational Sales Directors to join a successful, well-established UK business and play a key part in their ambitious expansion plans. You’ll be joining a supportive, passionate and highly skilled group with a real opportunity to make your mark as they embark on this new phase of growth.

There are a number of roles based across England. There’s a salary of up to £90k on offer for the right candidate.

Portman Scott is a highly respected boutique specialist sales recruitment consultancy founded by two highly successful professionals who previously built their own sales teams. All enquiries will be treated with absolute confidentiality. Only candidates currently residing and authorised to work in the UK will be considered.

At Portman Scott, we take your privacy seriously and we only process your personal data in order to provide you with work-finding services. We will never share your details with anyone without contacting you first. You can find our full privacy and data protection policy online here:

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, Business Development, and Management

• Industries

  Construction

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