Overview
We are an industry-leading manufacturer of award-winning windows and doors, committed to innovation, excellence, and customer satisfaction. As part of our growth journey, we are expanding our team and offering opportunities for career progression.
Role: New Build Sales Executive
Responsibilities
Business Development & Account Management
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with national and regional housebuilders, developers, and architects within the new build and commercial sectors.
* Identify and target new business opportunities to expand Quickslides footprint within the new build market.
* Follow up on sales leads and project enquiries from both internal sources and industry networks.
* Manage a portfolio of active clients, ensuring excellent levels of service, communication, and retention.
* Attend site meetings, client visits, and industry events to build and strengthen long-term partnerships.
Project Sales & Quotation Management
* Work closely with the Internal Sales Project Management and Estimating teams to prepare accurate and competitive quotations.
* Interpret architectural drawings, schedules, and specifications to ensure proposals meet design and compliance requirements.
* Present proposals and product solutions to clients, demonstrating technical understanding and commercial awareness.
* Negotiate pricing, terms, and contract details to secure profitable business.
* Ensure all quotations and tenders are tracked through CRM, with timely follow-ups and progress reporting.
Collaboration & Communication
* Collaborate with the internal teams (Order Processing, Technical, Production, and Installation) to ensure projects run smoothly from order to completion.
* Provide accurate sales forecasts, pipeline reports, and project updates to management.
* Maintain strong communication between external stakeholders (developers, architects, contractors) and internal departments.
* Contribute to sales meetings, planning sessions, and strategy discussions to align with company objectives.
Customer Experience
* Act as a trusted advisor, providing professional support, technical guidance, and solutions to meet client needs.
* Maintain a high level of product and industry knowledge to support confident client interactions.
* Ensure all customer touchpoints reflect Quickslides values of quality, reliability, and professionalism.
* Proactively manage customer expectations throughout each project lifecycle.
Skills & Competencies
* Strong sales and relationship management skills within the construction or fenestration industry.
* Excellent communication and presentation abilities, both written and verbal.
* Commercially driven, with strong negotiation and closing skills.
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
* Highly organised, able to manage multiple live projects and priorities simultaneously.
* Confident using CRM systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
* Self-motivated, disciplined, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
* A proactive problem-solver who takes ownership of tasks and delivers results.
Experience & Qualifications
* Minimum 3 years experience in B2B sales within the fenestration, construction, or building materials sector.
* Demonstrable success in selling to housebuilders, developers, or commercial contractors.
* Knowledge of window and door systems, glazing options, and compliance requirements (essential).
* Experience working with Business Micros Evolution or similar estimating software (advantageous).
* Full UK driving licence (essential).
Personal Attributes
* Professional, confident, and approachable communicator.
* Driven by achieving results and exceeding targets.
* Detail-oriented with a strong sense of accountability.
* Enthusiastic about the fenestration industry and customer service excellence.
* Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities in a dynamic business environment.
Hybrid Working Details
* The role will be hybrid, with an expected balance of field-based activity meeting clients, attending sites, and conducting business development (approx. 2-3 days per week).
* Office / remote-based work managing quotations, CRM updates, reporting, and project coordination (approx. 2-3 days per week).
* Flexibility is essential, as travel to client sites and occasional overnight stays may be required.
Location: Halifax, England, United Kingdom
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