Sales Manager

We are looking for an experienced Sales Manager with a strong background in the drainage sector to join a well-established national home services business.

The role will focus on driving new business growth, with particular responsibility for developing national and key accounts. You will build relationships with key decision-makers, identify new commercial opportunities and work closely with the wider operational and franchise network to convert opportunities into sustainable revenue.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and develop new business opportunities across national and key accounts
• Build and maintain relationships with key customer decision-makers
• Develop and manage a strong, active sales pipeline
• Identify new markets, customers and service opportunities
• Prepare and deliver commercial proposals and presentations
• Use networking, cold calling and other sales methods to generate qualified opportunities
• Develop strategies for new customer acquisition and account growth
• Support the wider network with national and key account opportunities
• Analyse market trends and competitor activity
• Produce accurate sales forecasts, reports and performance updates
• Work closely with Marketing, Finance and operational teams to support customers
• Contribute to budgets and wider business growth plans
• Ensure high standards of customer service and protect the reputation of the brand

Experience Required

• Proven sales or business development experience within the drainage industry
• Strong technical knowledge of drainage services
• Demonstrable experience winning and developing national or key accounts
• Proven ability to generate and convert new business opportunities
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Excellent relationship-building and networking ability
• Experience managing sales pipelines and producing forecasts
• Confident presenting proposals and solutions to customers
• Self-motivated, proactive and target-driven
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel nationally when required

This would suit an experienced Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, National Account Manager or Key Account Manager with a drainage background who is looking to take ownership of national business development within a growing organisation.