Sales Manager

We are looking for an experienced Sales Manager with a strong background in the drainage sector 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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed