Technical Sales Manager (South / M25 territorry) Our client is one of the UK's leading manufacturers of uPVC & aluminium windows and doors. Reporting to: Southern Sales Manager Hours of work: 09.00 – 18.00 Mon – Thu / 09.00 – 17.00 Fri 09.00-16.00 Develop and maintain a highly motivated and committed team, who share our company values, to enhance our customers, by delivering continual improvements to become their supplier of choice. Summary of role: To be responsible for developing and driving new business and existing account sales of our product range. Optimise profitable sales within current markets and develop new sales opportunities. With a clear focus to facilitate the building of one strong brand and presence in the UK Market. Key responsibilities • To identify, meet and close new business opportunities, actively achieving at least two new accounts a month which supports the business strategy. • Working within the Sales Team you will support the development of an outstanding customer focused sales and support organisation as well as achieving agreed financial and operational targets. • Develop new business accounts to deliver a 1st year annual turnover in excess of £500k • Establish and facilitate close working relationships with key customers, understanding their needs and what we need to do to differentiate ourselves from the competition so that we become and/or remain the supplier of choice or preferred business partner. • Driving existing account growth by 10% year on year through introduction of new product ranges and added value services. • Be responsible for executing price increases in line with cost increases and margin aspirations. • Ensure that customer needs are translated into operational deliverables with the sense of urgency required and recognising the different approaches and needs of each market we serve. (Trade / retail) • Report weekly / Monthly to the Sales Director on the sales performance and competitor activity, covering revenue, margin, selling price, competitor activity, sales mix, and identify priorities and risk. • To effectively use IT programmes e.g. MS office, Teams, outlook, word, Excel and CRM systems. • Ensure that all company operating values and compliance procedures are adhered to at all times, including Quality Management, Health & Safety, Legal stipulation, Environmental policies and general Duty of Care. Attributes/Key Competencies • Experienced, with a successful track record of working within the building products and or UPVC market. • Effective relationship building and communication skills. • Has the skill to relate well to people at all levels. • Ambitious for success / results driven, able to evaluate systems and working practices displaying an instinctive desire to drive improvements and develop others. • Commercially astute, positive able to lead by example. • Considerable knowledge of the UPVC market place and industry. • Considerable experience in customer service procedures. • Self-driving, initiative taking, creative and innovative, whilst having an organised and disciplined approach. • Customer focused and solution/results oriented. • A fast-acting person whose high energy level and drive are combined with empathy, logic and strong communication skills. • Well-structured and able to see the bigger picture. • Motivational, inspirational and enthuses others with own positive and energetic approach. • Capable of rolling up their sleeves and working through a problem when needed. • Possesses entrepreneurial spirit and is business oriented. • Strong IT and Accurate numerical skills, Proficient with Microsoft word and excel. Leadership Values • Dynamic Drive & Determination • Self-Assurance • Just Do It Our daily focus • Make tomorrow better than today • Work smart as well as hard • Be effective, efficient, and right first time If you are interested in this position, please contact SFR Recruitment Solutions. Architectural Ironmongery | Internal & External Doors | Access Control | Window & Door Hardware