Sales Manager
Ref: AS6368367
Grays, Essex
£50,000
- Permanent
- B2B Construction Sales
- New-Build Sector
- Account Growth
About the candidate
A motivated sales professional with a strong background in the construction and building materials sector, particularly within B2B sales across the new-build, high-rise and social housing markets. They bring a confident, relationship-led approach and are comfortable working with developers, architects and key project stakeholders to identify and secure profitable opportunities.
With experience spanning regional supply, mid-sized construction and national retail environments, they combine new business development, account management and structured pipeline control. They are looking for a permanent opportunity and are available to start in 2 weeks.
What makes them great?
- Proven Sales Growth: Delivered a 30% increase in sales by developing tailored proposals, managing follow-ups effectively and maintaining strong client satisfaction.
- Strong Client Expansion: Contributed to a 40% growth in client base over 2 years through targeted market research and proactive business development activity.
- Construction Sector Knowledge: Brings hands-on experience across building materials, residential construction and home improvement retail, giving them a well-rounded view of customer needs.
Areas of expertise
- B2B Sales & Account Management: Experienced in managing client portfolios, building long-term relationships and identifying growth opportunities across construction-led projects.
- New Business Development: Skilled in researching markets, targeting residential and new-build opportunities, and converting prospects into active clients.
- Proposals & CRM Management: Confident supporting tailored bids, preparing sales proposals and maintaining accurate CRM data to keep pipelines organised.