At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales and build strong relationships with key customers in the construction sector.
- Company: Dynamic building products manufacturer with a modern work environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus scheme, 25 days holiday, and pension plan.
- Other info: Exciting career progression opportunities in a supportive and innovative workplace.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and make a real impact in the construction industry.
- Qualifications: Proven sales experience in construction and strong relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ per year.
Area: Sheffield
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum (negotiated on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00
The Business:
Our client manufactures and provides building products into the Construction sector, supplying top brickwork and building contractors throughout the UK. They pride themselves on offering first-class structural steel products and can offer great working conditions, progression, and stability to the right candidate.
Our client can offer amazing working conditions in a purpose-built facility with full design and manufacturing capabilities. Their headquarters provide a modern and stylish environment to work, learn, and develop. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service, are target-oriented, and want to be part of something successful and growing, then this opportunity could be a great move for your career.
Key Account Manager required to join the business and be part of the sales/account management team. The Sales Account Managers are responsible for developing and growing sales with an existing key customer base in line with agreed business objectives and targets.
Function:
To deliver strong sales performance within the Special Fabrication Department by managing enquiries, converting opportunities, coordinating technical input, and supporting delivery. The role is sales-led and customer-facing, while operating within clearly defined technical, quality, and commercial controls and supporting disciplined administration across the department.
Key Accountabilities:
- Conversion of Special Fabrication enquiries into profitable orders
- Accuracy and robustness of quotations and sales assumptions
- Proactive customer engagement and pipeline management
- Early identification and escalation of technical, commercial, or delivery risk
- Discipline in administration, systems usage, and process compliance
Sales & Business Development (Primary Focus):
- Proactively manage Special Fabrication enquiries, quotations, and follow-up activity
- Conduct outbound sales activity to develop new, existing, and dormant customers
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships through regular communication and review
- Maintain a clear, accurate, and visible sales pipeline within Company systems
Sales & Quotation Management:
- Interpret customer drawings, specifications, and fabrication requirements accurately
- Prepare quotations aligned with fabrication capability, material specifications, processing, testing, and delivery requirements
- Work closely with Technical Processors to ensure quotations are technically sound and realistic
- Proactively follow up quotations to maximise conversion
- Maintain accurate quotation status, pricing assumptions, and customer records
What will you need?
- Track record of excellent performance selling into the construction sector
- Knowledge of sales techniques and overcoming objections
- Resilience and self-motivated as the ability to build relations with clients is paramount
- Experience of developing energising relationships across functions to enable customer plans that deliver results
- Experience of delivering and over-delivering sales targets
What's in it for you?
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Bonus scheme
- 25 days holiday
- Pension scheme
- Progression and genuine growth opportunities
Sales Account Manager in Yorkshire employer: Spire Recruitment Ltd
Our client is an exceptional employer located in Sheffield, offering a modern and stylish work environment that fosters growth and development. With a competitive salary, generous benefits package, and a strong focus on employee progression, this company is dedicated to creating a supportive culture where sales professionals can thrive while delivering outstanding customer service in the construction sector.
