Specification Sales Manager Architectural Ironmongery

Mitchell Maguire; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction sales recruitment consultancy is seeking a Specification Sales Manager for architectural ironmongery in London. The role involves promoting door hardware to architects and managing contractor relationships. The ideal candidate has proven specification sales experience, excellent communication skills, and a self-starter attitude. The remuneration ranges from £55,000 to £60,000 plus commission, with a strong focus on personal development and earning potential.

Benefits

Car allowance

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven specification field sales experience with architects.
• Experience selling architectural ironmongery or high-end construction products.
• Self-starter attitude with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote a range of high-quality door hardware and related products.
• Spend time winning specifications and influencing architects.
• Manage relationships with contractors and joinery sub-contractors.

Skills

Specification field sales experience

Communication skills

New business development

Account management

Technical capability

Relationship management

Job description

Job Title

Specification Sales Manager – Architectural Ironmongery

Location

Greater London

Remuneration

£55,000-£60,000 Basic + up to £12,000 uncapped Commission

Benefits

Car Allowance and full benefits package

Responsibilities

• Field based sales role promoting a comprehensive range of high quality door hardware, architectural ironmonger and related products
• Spend approximately 50% of the time winning specifications and influencing London‑based architects
• Manage relationships with main contractors and joinery sub‑contractors as well as some door manufacturers
• Work in a team of four field sales professionals covering the London market
• Inherit a warm territory with a turnover of circa £1m
• Focused on the commercial fit out and new build markets (small amount of high net‑worth individual residential projects)
• Typically 2–3 days a week on the road in London, rest of time working from home (monthly visits to our clients’ head office in the home counties)

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven specification field sales experience with architects
• Experience selling architectural ironmonger or high‑end construction products such as furniture, washrooms, lighting, flooring, ceilings, tiles, ceramics, etc.
• Self‑starter attitude with excellent communication skills
• Ability to develop new business and manage existing accounts
• Comfortable spending 2–3 days a week in central London
• Contacts within the A&D architectural and interior design community in London may be beneficial
• G.A.I accreditation is not required but may be advantageous
• Experience selling high‑end products and not selling on price or on the back of a brand name
• Technically capable
• Proactive and personable

Company Overview

• Established 50 years+
• 70+ employees
• Circa £14m turnover
• Specialist Construction Sales Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Sales Jobs, Specification sales positions within Architects, Interior Designers, A&D, Main Contractors, Joinery Sub‑Contractors, Door Manufacturers, Architectural Ironmongery, Security Products, Key Cutting, Locksmith Service, Hand & Power Tools, Building Products, Bespoke Architectural Ironmongery, and Glass Patch Fittings