Specification Manager

Metis Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Competitive salary

Bonus and benefits

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

A market leader in staffing solutions is seeking specification-driven salespeople based in the north of the UK. This role involves generating a strong specification project pipeline while building relationships with architects and specifiers. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £55k plus bonuses, along with a company car and benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for career progression within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to prioritise and work effectively to deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills to create relationships with stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness and strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate a strong specification project pipeline and work with stakeholders.
• Develop and nurture relationships with architects and specifiers.
• Deliver CPD presentations and manage sales/marketing literature.
• Attend Sales Meetings, Promotions, and industry functions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Persuasiveness

Job description

We are delighted to be working with a new client looking to expand their presence across the UK. A market leader in their sector, we are looking to speak to specification-driven salespeople based in the north of the country. The role will include generating a strong, sustainable specification project pipeline, working with Architects, Specifiers and selected end-users offering company products.

Develop, nurture, and harvest strong working relationships with architects and associated specifiers while forecasting future industry/market trends.

Deliver increased growth and specification pipeline, including project conversion to invoice in line with budget and targets. Conduct and deliver CPD presentations and be versed in the promotion and application of industry/market influencing topics. Ensure architect, end users, design led main contractors, and specifiers are kept up-to-date with appropriate sales/marketing literature and provide working samples where applicable. Promptly & competently attend to all specification enquiries. Attend Sales Meetings, Product Promotions, Training Sessions and other industry related functions when required.

Must be able to prioritise and work effectively to deadlines with excellent communication and interpersonal skills capable of creating relationships with stakeholders at all levels within the business. Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness while being persuasive & diplomatic at the same time.

In return, a competitive package up to £55k plus bonus, company car & company benefits awaits, along with great career opportunities for those looking for progression.

Contact

To apply, simply contact Darren on 01522 424145 or email [e-mail]

Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industry: Staffing and Recruiting
• Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom