Sales Manager

Vauxhall; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established international brand is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead UK sales of exterior solutions. This role offers a competitive salary of £50,000-£60,000 plus uncapped commission. Candidates should have a proven track record in sales, a strong network across the UK construction sector, and the ability to engage with industry professionals. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the brand's debut in the UK market.

Qualifications

• Experience in selling façade, cladding, or similar products.
• Familiarity with architectural finishes and materials such as fibre cement and aluminium.
• Consultative sales skills and ability to engage with industry professionals.

Responsibilities

• Drive UK sales of façade and cladding products.
• Engage with architects and contractors to build relationships.
• Shape sales strategy and manage key accounts.

Skills

Proven track record in sales

Technical sales approach

UK network of contacts

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

Here's your chance to take the lead on UK growth for an established international brand bringing its premium exterior solutions to the UK market. Backed by large-scale projects and a strong manufacturing base overseas, they're now looking for a Business Development Manager to spearhead sales here. This is a rare opportunity to join at the start of a UK rollout - offering the autonomy of a start-up with the support and credibility of a global operation.

Responsibilities

• Drive UK sales of high-quality façade and cladding products - identifying opportunities, opening doors and building long-term relationships across the construction ecosystem.
• Engage with architects, façade consultants, main contractors, installers, and merchants. Represent innovative exterior panel systems already trusted on major projects abroad and in the UK.
• Shape the sales strategy, influence specification at design stage and manage key accounts, with all the tools and backing you need to succeed.

What we’re looking for

• A proven track record selling façade, cladding, rainscreen or other exterior panel-based products
• Existing UK contacts across contractors, façade specialists, installers, specifiers or merchants
• A consultative, technical sales approach - able to discuss product performance and compliance with industry professionals
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
• Experience with architectural finishes, fibre cement, aluminium systems, stone or composite panels would be highly advantageous.

Rewards

• £50,000-£60,000 base salary
• Lucrative uncapped commission structure
• Genuine autonomy and influence
• Be part of a well-backed international brand making its UK debut
• Ready to shape something new?