Technical Sales Manager - Architectural and Structural Glass

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Technical Sales Manager for Architectural and Structural Glass. The role involves field sales of high-end glazing solutions, targeting high net worth individuals and architects. Responsibilities include developing new business and creating quotes. The ideal candidate has experience in architectural sales and strong relationship-building skills.

Benefits

Mileage and full expenses

Car possible after probation

Full benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in selling architectural or structural glazing solutions.
• Proven sales techniques and solution-selling experience.

Responsibilities

• Field sales role selling premium architectural glazing solutions.
• New business development targeting high net worth individuals and architects.
• Creating quotes and nurturing projects.

Skills

Sales Techniques

Relationship Building

Technical Knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Technical Sales Manager – Architectural and Structural Glass

Job Title: Technical Sales & Business Development – Architectural and Structural Glass

Industry Sector: Bespoke Aluminium Solutions, Entrance Doors, Bifolding Doors, Sliding Doors, Windows, Curtain Walls, Production and Installation, Architects, Specification, Property Owners, and High Net Worth Individuals

Area to be covered: Northern region

Remuneration: £40,000 - £50,000 Basic + 1% Commission

Benefits: Mileage and full expenses, car possible after probation, full benefits

Role Responsibilities

• Field sales role selling premium/high-end architectural and structural glazing solutions involving a high technical, design-led service.
• Promoting bespoke aluminium solutions including entrance doors, bi-folding doors, sliding doors, windows, curtain walls, both production and installations.
• Three days a week on the road visiting customers, two days working from our client's M62-based office and showroom.
• New business development targeting high net worth individual self-builders, architects, and property developers.
• Revenue target circa £1m in year one and £1.5m-£2m in year two.
• Project values from £10,000 for entrance doors up to £50,000 for architectural glazing systems and £50,000-£150,000 for some architectural projects.
• 80% of work with property owners, often with their architects; 20% with architects/property developers.
• Creating quotes, nurturing projects, and developing new business.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in selling architectural or structural glazing solutions.
• Ability and empathy to sell to high net worth individuals, architects, and property developers.
• Capability to sell premium products and high-end technical design services.
• Familiarity with entrance doors, bi-folding doors, sliding doors, windows, curtain walls, or other architectural solutions.
• Motivated to earn commission and capable of qualifying suitable enquiries quickly.
• Access to M62 office and showroom.
• Reading architectural drawings is advantageous.
• Proven sales techniques and solution-selling experience.
• Excellent relationship-building skills across various levels, from factory floor to architects.
• Strong technical knowledge.

About the Company

• Est. 5 years
• Privately held
• Circa £2m-£3m turnover
• 10 Employees

Mitchell Maguire is a specialist construction field sales recruitment consultancy, dealing exclusively with construction field sales jobs, vacancies, and specification field sales positions within bespoke aluminium solutions, architectural glazing, and related sectors.