Specification & Project Sales Manager

People Solutions Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry is seeking a Specification and Project Sales Manager for Commercial Rooflights. The role focuses on driving demand through strategic sales and technical support to key industry stakeholders. This position offers ongoing technical training, career progression support, and attractive benefits, including an employer-contributory pension and employee recognition initiatives.

Benefits

Employer-contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee recognition awards

Access to wellbeing initiatives

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Long service holidays

Annual salary reviews

Training on the job

Service-linked holiday increases

Qualifications

• Proven experience in specification sales, ideally within construction.
• Technical understanding of rooflight or building systems.
• Flexibility for regional travel and overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans for product specifications.
• Provide product knowledge and technical support to clients.
• Build relationships with architects and contractors.

Skills

Sales Strategy

Technical Sales

Client Management

Communication

IT Literacy

Education

Additional technical training or qualifications in building products

Tools

CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

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Job Description:

Specification and Project Sales Manager – Commercial Rooflights

Hours

8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday to Friday

Employer-contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee recognition and “Employee of the Month” awards

Access to wellbeing initiatives and app

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Long service holidays and recognition

Social and team-building events

Annual salary reviews

On-the-job learning and training

Service-linked holiday increases

Charity partnership events

About the Role

This externally-based role focuses on establishing high-quality rooflight systems within the specification sector across the flat roofing market. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating demand for commercial product ranges by promoting them to architects, specifiers, contractors, and other key stakeholders in the construction industry.

You'll support projects from design to completion, using a consultative approach and your technical expertise to influence specifications, win projects, and help deliver innovative roofing solutions.

Day-to-Day Duties

Sales Strategy & Development

Develop and execute a strategic plan to grow product specifications in the South region

Identify and convert opportunities through lead generation tools (e.g. Barbour ABI)

Deliver tailored CPD seminars to architects and specifiers

Support marketing with region-specific initiatives

Technical Sales & Support

Provide in-depth product and application knowledge to assist with technical queries

Support NBS specification writing and provide best-practice advice to specifiers

Stay up to date with relevant regulations and construction standards

Client & Stakeholder Management

Build strong working relationships with specifiers, architects, main contractors, and supply chain professionals

Conduct project visits and deliver product training on-site where required

Represent the company at trade shows, CPD events, and industry networking functions

Reporting & CRM

Maintain detailed and accurate specification tracking using CRM tools

Report on KPIs, market trends, and pipeline forecasts to senior leadership

Proven experience in specification sales, ideally within construction or building products

Technical understanding of rooflight, cladding, or building envelope systems

Excellent communication and presentation abilities

Skilled in building and maintaining professional relationships

Strong self-management with a target-driven approach

IT literate, with proficiency in CRM and Microsoft Office applications

Full UK driving licence

Flexibility for regional travel and occasional overnight stays

Familiarity with flat roofing or daylighting systems

Experience working with NBS specifications

Knowledge of the construction project lifecycle and key market influencers

Additional technical training or qualifications in building products or systems

Training

Ongoing technical training and personal development will be provided, including product-specific learning, CPD delivery coaching, and exposure to cross-functional departments. Career progression is actively supported within a culture that values internal growth.

People Solutions do not charge any of their candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process