Sector Manager - construction/tier 1 contractor

Adler & Allan; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Adler & Allan is seeking a Sector Manager in Birmingham to own and grow a defined market sector. The role requires strategic and tactical leadership, engaging with senior client relationships, and developing growth plans.

With 8+ years of B2B sales or account management experience, the successful candidate will guide teams, manage national client portfolios, and ensure profitability while leading sector strategy and enhancing customer experience.

The position emphasizes diversity and inclusion, offering equal opportunities to all applicants.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in B2B sales or account management, ideally in construction or environmental services.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams without direct management.
• Experience building complex customer propositions.

Responsibilities

• Set sector strategy and growth plans.
• Align teams to deliver best-in-class customer experience.
• Engage with national clients and manage portfolios.

Skills

B2B sales or account management

Strategic thinking

Negotiation strength

Excellent communication

Relationship-building skills

Financial acumen

Commercial sharpness

Job description

• Full-time

Job Description

Adler & Allan is going through significant growth, strengthening its position as the UK’s go‑to environmental services, consultancy & environmental engineering partner — and we’re looking for a Sector Manager who can take a defined market sector and own it.

This is a role for a strategic & tactical operator with commercial edge. Someone who can see the big picture, build the roadmap, and bring teams together to deliver exceptional customer experiences. You’ll be the face of Adler & Allan in your sector, leading senior client relationships, getting involved in sector conferences, unlocking new opportunities, and driving profitable, sustainable growth.

If you thrive on influence, pace, and accountability, this is your platform

What you’ll lead

• Setting the sector strategy — growth plans, propositions, customer segmentation and market direction.
• Aligning regional, operational and commercial teams to deliver a consistent, best‑in‑class customer experience.
• Senior‑level engagement with national clients across procurement, operations and technical functions.
• Growth of a national account portfolio, ensuring profitability, retention and long‑term partnership.
• Contract mobilisation, renewals and tailored customer solutions across the Group.
• Continuous improvement, using insight to strengthen delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Sector review leadership — driving performance, accountability and momentum.
• Representing Adler & Allan across industry bodies and forums to elevate our presence and influence.
• Cross‑selling and securing new work across the full Adler & Allan service offering

Qualifications

What you’ll bring

• Proven success (8+ years) in B2B sales or account management — ideally in the construction sector, environmental services/consultancy/engineering.
• Strategic thinking with commercial sharpness and negotiation strength.
• Ability to lead and influence multidisciplinary teams without direct line management.
• Experience building complex, multi‑service customer propositions.
• Executive presence, excellent communication and strong relationship‑building skills.
• Resilience, adaptability and a solutions‑focused mindset.
• Financial acumen and a track record of delivering results.
• Clean UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK (DBS check required).

Additional Information

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.

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