New Build Sales Executive in Brighouse

We are an industry-leading manufacturer of award-winning windows and doors, committed to innovation, excellence, and customer satisfaction. As part of our growth journey, we are expanding our team and offering opportunities for career progression.

Responsibilities

• Business Development & Account Management
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with national and regional housebuilders, developers, and architects within the new build and commercial sectors.
  • Identify and target new business opportunities to expand Quickslides footprint within the new build market.
  • Follow up on sales leads and project enquiries from both internal sources and industry networks.
  • Manage a portfolio of active clients, ensuring excellent levels of service, communication, and retention.
  • Attend site meetings, client visits, and industry events to build and strengthen long-term partnerships.
• Project Sales & Quotation Management
  • Work closely with the Internal Sales Project Management and Estimating teams to prepare accurate and competitive quotations.
  • Interpret architectural drawings, schedules, and specifications to ensure proposals meet design and compliance requirements.
  • Present proposals and product solutions to clients, demonstrating technical understanding and commercial awareness.
  • Negotiate pricing, terms, and contract details to secure profitable business.
  • Ensure all quotations and tenders are tracked through CRM, with timely follow-ups and progress reporting.
• Collaboration & Communication
  • Collaborate with the internal teams (Order Processing, Technical, Production, and Installation) to ensure projects run smoothly from order to completion.
  • Provide accurate sales forecasts, pipeline reports, and project updates to management.
  • Maintain strong communication between external stakeholders (developers, architects, contractors) and internal departments.
  • Contribute to sales meetings, planning sessions, and strategy discussions to align with company objectives.
• Customer Experience
  • Act as a trusted advisor, providing professional support, technical guidance, and solutions to meet client needs.
  • Maintain a high level of product and industry knowledge to support confident client interactions.
  • Ensure all customer touchpoints reflect Quickslides values of quality, reliability, and professionalism.
  • Proactively manage customer expectations throughout each project lifecycle.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong sales and relationship management skills within the construction or fenestration industry.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, both written and verbal.
• Commercially driven, with strong negotiation and closing skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple live projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Confident using CRM systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive problem-solver who takes ownership of tasks and delivers results.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in B2B sales within the fenestration, construction, or building materials sector.
• Demonstrable success in selling to housebuilders, developers, or commercial contractors.
• Knowledge of window and door systems, glazing options, and compliance requirements (essential).
• Experience working with Business Micros Evolution or similar estimating software (advantageous).
• Full UK driving licence (essential).

Personal Attributes

• Professional, confident, and approachable communicator.
• Driven by achieving results and exceeding targets.
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of accountability.
• Enthusiastic about the fenestration industry and customer service excellence.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities in a dynamic business environment.

Hybrid Working Details

• The role will be hybrid, with an expected balance of field-based activity meeting clients, attending sites, and conducting business development (approx. 2-3 days per week).
• Office / remote-based work managing quotations, CRM updates, reporting, and project coordination (approx. 2-3 days per week).
• Flexibility is essential, as travel to client sites and occasional overnight stays may be required.

Location: Halifax, England, United Kingdom