Specification Sales Manager – Roofing and Waterproofing

Mitchell Maguire; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist construction recruitment consultancy is looking for a Specification Sales Manager for Roofing and Waterproofing systems. This role focuses on winning specifications with architects and building surveyors in Birmingham, promoting various roofing solutions. The ideal candidate has a strong technical sales background, excellent communication skills, and a motivated approach. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a hybrid or electric car.

Benefits

Fully expensed Hybrid or Electric Car

Full Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record in specification field sales.
• Experience with local authorities or building surveyors may be beneficial.
• Strong interpersonal skills and team player mentality.

Responsibilities

• Promote various roofing and waterproofing systems.
• Win specifications with architects and building surveyors.
• Manage relationships with contractors and approved roofing contractors.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Motivated and self-driven

Job description

Specification Sales Manager – Roofing and Waterproofing

Specification Sales Manager – Roofing and Waterproofing

Job Title: Area Technical Sales Manager – Roofing and Waterproofing

Industry Sector: New Build, Refurbishment, Roofing Waterproofing, Single Ply, Waterproof Membranes, Bitumen Membranes, Structural Waterproofing, Cold Liquid Applied Systems, Green Roofs, Concrete Repairs, Damp Roofing Repairs, Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Building Surveyors, Refurbishment Surveyors, Building Owners, Roofing Contractors, Main Contractors, Architectural Practises, Field Sales, Technical Sales, Specification, Specification Sales, Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Sales Representative

Areas to be covered: Birmingham – West Midlands

Remuneration:£45,000-£55,000 basic + £65,000 OTE

Benefits: Fully expensed Hybrid or Electric Car & Full Benefits

The role of the Specification Sales Manager Roofing & Waterproofing systems will involve:

* Field sales position promoting; felt roofing, green roofing systems, bitumen membranes, hot melt roofing, cold liquid applied waterproofing, waterproof roof coatings, single ply, structural waterproofing etc.

* Majority of time winning specifications with architects and building surveyors as well as winning specifications with other refurbishment clients such as refurbishment surveyors, local authorities and building owners

* Remainder of time dealing with main contractors and approved roofing contractors

* Revenue target of £1,350,000

* Inheriting a significant project bank which will help you to achieve next year’s sales target

* Inheriting a pipeline of live projects and projects going through the tender process

* Focusing on new build projects such as commercial projects, schools, public buildings, factories, blocks of flats etc. as well as refurbishment projects

* Product training will be provided

The ideal applicant will be a Specification Sales Manager – Roofing & Waterproofing systems with:

* Proven track record of technically focused architectural or building surveyors specification field sales

* Would consider someone from a contractor or similar building/product sales role with the following criteria: Technically focussed / building envelope experience / route to market experience in specification

* Roofing experience is not essential

* Open to building envelope associated products such as cladding, EWI, roof windows etc. as well as contractor backgrounds

* Prior experience with either local authorities, building surveyors of building owners/ end users may be beneficial

* Surveying knowledge/ experience may be useful

* Ideally strong new build or refurbishment construction industry experience

* Highly motivated, self-driven with a keen ambition to succeed and progress

* Must be a team player with a professional approach to working

* Excellent communication skills, as well as strong negotiating and influencing abilities

* Hungry to learn mentality

Mitchell Maguire is a specialist Construction Field Sales Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Field Sales Jobs, Construction field sales vacancies and Specification field sales positions within: New Build, Refurbishment, Roofing Waterproofing, Single Ply, Waterproof Membranes, Bitumen Membranes, Structural Waterproofing, Cold Liquid Applied Systems, Green Roofs, Concrete Repairs, Damp Roofing Repairs, Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Building Surveyors, Refurbishment Surveyors, Building Owners, Roofing Contractors, Main Contractors, Architectural Practises, Field Sales, Technical Sales, Specification, Specification Sales, Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Sales Representative

Job Info

Job Title:

Specification Sales Manager – Roofing and Waterproofing

Company:

Mitchell Maguire

Location:

Birmingham, West Midlands

Posted:

Jul 31st 2025

Closes:

Aug 31st 2025

Sector:

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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