Technical Sales Manager South West & South Wales M/F in Bournemouth

CUPA PIZARRAS is the worldwide leader in slate production. With more than 100 years of history that started at our quarries in northern Spain, we are now the leader in the production and distribution of natural slate. In the UK, the sales team plays a crucial role for CUPA PIZARRAS, responsible for strengthening our leadership position and ensuring clients receive the best quality slate at the right time and place.

We are looking for a Technical Sales Manager who will be in charge of a region that comprises Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Avon, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Hereford & Worcester, Gwent, Powys, South Glamorgan, Mid Glamorgan, West Glamorgan, and Dyfed.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain relationships with local specifiers, providing advanced technical support and organizing training sessions.
• Represent the company in construction associations at a local level.
• Maintain relationships with installers, providing technical support and solutions to quality issues.
• Explain and train installers on economic models and product recommendations for installation.
• Create and follow-up opportunities throughout the whole market chain.
• Maintain relationships with distributors/merchants.
• Lead sales in your territory: demand, sales strategy, CRM management, and quality claims.
• Execute sales actions through the use of the CRM tool.
• Ensure compliance with framework agreements established as a group at a local level.
• Create brand and product positioning in the market and communicate technical and sales information to the rest of the organization.
• Act as a Cupa Brand Ambassador.
• Carry out promotion activities aimed at architects and other actors involved in product specification.
• Execute the Sales and Specification Strategy defined in the country/region.
• Hunt specifications, sales, and distribution opportunities to increase market share.
• Conduct product and new product training for all market players at the local level.

This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated and proactive sales manager who enjoys working in the roofing industry and is confident in growing the business.

Requirements:

• 3 years of experience selling roofing materials in the UK or in a sales position within the construction industry.
• Experience in specification is essential.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of the characteristics of slate and/or its installation (preferred).
• Full Driving License and Eligibility to Work in the UK.

The position is home-office based, but regular travel across the assigned region is required to visit clients and represent the company at fairs or events. We offer a competitive salary package including a fixed salary and an interesting bonus scheme, along with a company car, laptop, and mobile phone. A broad onboarding plan and intensive training on the product will be provided.

Cupa Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or political ideas.