Sales Manager

Web Recruit Ltd; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading balcony specialist in Reading is seeking a Sales Manager to lead the UK sales team. This full-time role involves driving strategic growth, building client relationships, and managing sales forecasts. The ideal candidate has extensive sales leadership experience in construction. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and various benefits in a values-led environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay package with discretionary bonus

24 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid role

Company car

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Free lunches

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading sales teams and driving strategic growth in complex environments.
• Balcony/Façade/Window experience in large project construction.
• Ability to demonstrate pipeline management.
• Strong understanding of regulations for balustrades and handrails.
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive and support the UK sales team to meet growth targets.
• Build strong client relationships.
• Forecast sales performance for reporting.
• Champion training and best practices.

Skills

Leadership experience

Sales strategy development

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Pipeline management

Market insight

Communication skills

Tools

Sales analysis tools

Job description

Sales Manager
Reading, Berkshire (Hybrid)

About Us

Are you ready to level up your sales career with a forward-thinking company that’s rewriting the rules of the construction industry?

At Sapphire Balconies, innovation is our driving force. For nearly 20 years, we’ve grown over 20% year-on-year to become the UK’s market-leading balcony specialist — and our sights are set firmly on global expansion. With Canada now in our pipeline, there’s never been a more exciting time to join our journey.

We’re proud to be more than just an industry leader — we’re a business that gives back. We invest in our people, we share our success, and we love to see our team thrive.

If you’re looking to reach new heights and gain a whole new perspective on what a sales career can be, we’d love to hear from you.

Our Values

Deliver: We do what we say we’ll do.
Initiative: We encourage everyone to use their initiative.
Appreciation: We value performance and commitment.
Learn: We take time to learn lessons and have the courage to change.
Support: We support others to avoid blame.

We are now looking for a Sales Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 7am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.

The Role

Leading our talented UK sales team, you’ll be the driving force behind our growth plans, ensuring that targets are smashed, opportunities are maximised, and relationships are built to last.

You’ll inspire, develop and hold the team accountable while nurturing our culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Expect no two days to be the same. From high-level strategy to energising pitches and C-suite conversations, you’ll be in your element forecasting, training, motivating and helping us build a global balcony brand that’s trusted by major players in construction.

Day-to-day, you’ll:

- Drive and support the UK sales team to hit ambitious growth targets
- Identify and develop new business opportunities while mitigating risks
- Build strong client relationships and represent Sapphire in meetings and pitches
- Use your deep market insight and analysis tools to manage pipelines effectively
- Forecast sales performance and report to the Sales Director
- Champion best practices, training, and development for your team

What You’ll Bring

At Sapphire Balconies, you won’t just be selling — you’ll be shaping the skyline, pushing boundaries, and setting the standard for a growing global brand.

To hit the ground running, you’ll need:

- Extensive experience leading sales teams and driving strategic growth in complex, high-value environments. A Sales person through and through.
- Balcony/Façade/Window experience within large project construction businesses
- Ability to demonstrate pipeline management using sales analysis tools, win maps, and other proven methods
- Strong knowledge of market and competitors
- Strong understanding of regulations governing balustrade and handrails
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings
- Excellent presentation, negotiation, and communication skills
- A full, valid UK driving licence

The Benefits

- Competitive pay package with discretionary bonus scheme
- 24 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (and a Buy Scheme)
- A hybrid role — three days in our Reading HQ, two from home
- Company car (salary sacrifice)
- Private healthcare (post-probation)
- Pension scheme and regular pay reviews
- Free onsite parking and free lunches

This is your chance to step into a high-impact leadership role with a fast-growing, forward-thinking company. Enjoy hybrid working, great perks, and the opportunity to help shape our global growth - all in a values-led culture that recognises and rewards your success

How to Apply

Ready to unlock your potential and help us grow into our next chapter? Don’t settle for ordinary — aim higher with Sapphire Balconies. Apply today! This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Other organisations may call this role Head of Sales, Regional Sales Manager, UK Sales Manager, Business Development Manager (Construction), Technical Sales Manager or Commercial Sales Manager.

All recruitment is strictly handled directly, and as such, we kindly request that recruitment agencies do not get in contact.

Webrecruit and Sapphire Balconies Ltd are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.