At a Glance
- Tasks: Build relationships with key specifiers and drive sales for innovative water solutions.
- Company: Join Zip Water, a leader in sustainable water solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company car, 25 days leave, and health care options.
- Other info: Full training provided, with real opportunities for career progression.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact by promoting eco-friendly products in the construction industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in specification sales and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 60000 £ per year.
At Zip Water, we are looking for a skilled Specification Manager to join our team. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with key specifiers in the construction industry. This role will be primarily home based with the expectation of travel across the Northern part of the country and further afield to suit business needs. Your main goal is to increase sales by ensuring that our products are specified for projects.
In this role, you will work closely with architects, engineers, and contractors to understand their project requirements and provide them with accurate and appropriate specifications for our water solutions. You will also be responsible for identifying and tracking project opportunities, attending industry events, and actively prospecting new business.
To be successful as a Specification Manager, you should have:
- Proven experience in specification sales, preferably in the construction industry
- Experience working with local customer bases including: Architects, Interior Designers, M+E Consultants & other building Services Engineers
- Strong network and relationships with key specifiers
- Drive to achieve results & deliver high standards in line with the Zip Water brand
- Excellent communication and presentation skills (CPDs)
- Ability to showcase a consistent customer focused approach
- Utilisation of modern prospecting methods & lead management
- Ability to understand project requirements and provide accurate specifications
- Knowledge of building regulations, standards, and relevant industry trends
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Ability to identify, negotiate, and track project opportunities
- Willingness to attend industry events and local networking events which may require some flexibility in working hours
- Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM systems would be advantageous, however full training shall be provided
Joining Zip Water gives you the opportunity to support our global team to improve the environment by removing single use plastics across UK Businesses. We offer full training, support, and continued coaching and development, along with real opportunities for career progression across a wide range of roles.
Benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave plus the option to buy more
- Company Car provided
- OTE being up to 50% of basic salary, bonus paid on a quarterly basis
- NCP Parking Account
- Cycle to Work scheme available
- Company Sick Pay (after qualifying period)
- A market leading company pension
- Employee rewards and discounts through Perks at Work
- Option to join Health Care Cash Plan
- 24/7 365-day access to Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured
- Well-being programs – your well-being is important to us
- Refer a friend bonus
- Onsite parking – we have plenty of space!
Specification Sales Manager in Liverpool employer: Zipwater
Zipwater is an exceptional employer that values innovation and teamwork, offering a vibrant work culture where employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills in the fast-paced catering equipment sector. With a strong focus on employee well-being and professional development, Zipwater provides unique opportunities for career advancement while making a meaningful impact in the hospitality industry through high-quality drinking water solutions.
