Sales Manager

We are looking for an experienced Sales Manager with a strong background in the drainage sector ( A MUST) to join a well-established national home services business.

The role will focus on driving new business growth, with particular responsibility for developing national and key accounts . You will build relationships with key decision-makers, identify new commercial opportunities and work closely with the wider operational and franchise network to convert opportunities into sustainable revenue.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and develop new business opportunities across national and key accounts

• Build and maintain relationships with key customer decision-makers

• Develop and manage a strong, active sales pipeline

• Identify new markets, customers and service opportunities

• Prepare and deliver commercial proposals and presentations

• Use networking, cold calling and other sales methods to generate qualified opportunities

• Develop strategies for new customer acquisition and account growth

• Support the wider network with national and key account opportunities

• Analyse market trends and competitor activity

• Produce accurate sales forecasts, reports and performance updates

• Work closely with Marketing, Finance and operational teams to support customers

• Contribute to budgets and wider business growth plans

• Ensure high standards of customer service and protect the reputation of the brand Experience Required

• Proven sales or business development experience within the drainage industry

• Strong technical knowledge of drainage services

• Demonstrable experience winning and developing national or key accounts

• Proven ability to generate and convert new business opportunities

• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills

• Excellent relationship-building and networking ability

• Experience managing sales pipelines and producing forecasts

• Confident presenting proposals and solutions to customers

• Self-motivated, proactive and target-driven

• Full UK driving licence

• Willingness to travel nationally when required This would suit an experienced Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, National Account Manager or Key Account Manager with a drainage background who is looking to take ownership of national business development within a growing organisation.