As our Sales Manager, you’ll:
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Work alongside the Branch Director to deliver the branch and regional sales strategy and achieve agreed sales, margin and profit targets
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Take ownership of key branch accounts, identifying opportunities to increase sales, margin and customer spend
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Build strong, long-term relationships with existing customers and make sure accounts are managed effectively
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Identify and develop new business opportunities within the local market
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Work closely with our Field Sales team to secure new customers and grow existing accounts
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Proactively contact lapsed customers and prospective new accounts to generate opportunities
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Open new customer accounts and support their development into profitable, sustainable business
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Identify opportunities for add-on and cross-selling across our product range
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Use commercial insight to balance volume, margin and profitability when making sales decisions
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Ensure customer orders are processed accurately and efficiently
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Work collaboratively with colleagues across the branch, Credit Control, Finance, suppliers and the wider regional team
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Champion SIG sales initiatives and contribute to the overall success of the branch
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Maintain the highest standards of health and safety and support our everyone safe everyday culture
We’re looking for someone with a strong commercial mindset who knows how to build relationships, spot opportunities and turn them into profitable sales.
You’ll ideally bring:
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Previous experience within sales, account management or business development
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Sales management experience would be advantageous
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Strong commercial awareness and business acumen
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A proven ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships
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Confidence identifying and developing new business opportunities
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Good negotiation and influencing skills
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Strong communication skills and a confident telephone manner
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Good numerical skills and the ability to understand sales, margin and profitability
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Excellent attention to detail
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Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office
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The ability to work collaboratively across different teams and functions
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Industry or building materials knowledge would be an advantage, although it isn’t essential
Most importantly, you’ll be proactive, commercially curious and motivated by delivering great results for both our customers and the business.
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Competitive salary, with an annual pay award
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Staff recognition schemes
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25 days’ holiday + 8 bank holidays, with the company closed during the Christmas period
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A great pension, with SIG contributing up to 7.5%
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Up to 4x life insurance
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Money-saving retail discounts through our colleague portal
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Share Incentive Scheme
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Training and development opportunities to support your career with SIG
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The opportunity to build a long-term career within one of the UK’s leading specialist building materials businesses
At SIG Insulation & Drylining, our success is built on strong relationships with our customers, suppliers and each other.
We’re looking for someone who’ll bring energy, commercial thinking and a genuine desire to grow our business. In return, you’ll join a supportive team where you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact, develop your career and be recognised for the contribution you make.
If you’re ready to take ownership, build great customer relationships and help drive the success of your branch, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today.
SIG is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud, and valued. We welcome talent that reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unfortunately unable to consider additional applications we therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
