Technical Sales Manager - Above Ground
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We are currently looking for a Technical Sales Manager – Above Ground to join us at Wavin. Reporting to Regional Sales Director – North, the successful candidate will be responsible for securing converted orders by means of specifications and lead conversion for all products within the Above Ground product portfolio. The role will also be responsible for effectively managing all End User sub-contract relationships driving maximum opportunity for the use of Wavin products and maintaining and developing sales within our specialist below ground national and independent distribution outlets. The appointee will also be responsible for targeting and converting new merchant distribution branches within designated territories, whilst also providing product and sales training to our merchant staff in the AG sector.
At all times, Wavin and its associated product brands must be actively promoted and well represented across the construction and building products markets in line with the core strategy of the business.
This role covers North Wales, Staffordshire and the West Midlands including Chester and Derby.
The main duties and responsibilities of the role are
Achieving monthly and quarterly Commercial Objectives and KPIs, which will be discussed and clearly outlined.
Engaging fully with all health and safety programmes and always operating safely in accordance with Work Safe principles
Value of orders converted
Conversion rate of opportunity to order
Development of Project Pipeline
Call ratio and frequency by customer type
BIM customer penetration and adoption
Mandatory use of Company CRM system including logging detailed activities and projects
Engaging with Specifiers to secure written confirmation of Wavin products on Commercial, Industrial, Infrastructure and Residential opportunities
Managing and developing End User relationships
Actively participating in business planning to grow and develop sales
Ensuring that all customer requests are responded to professionally and efficiently
Positively promoting the business, its products, and its employees to ensure the business is always protected
Contributing to the development of all systems and procedures to continuously improve effectiveness
Ensuring all management information – KPIs, Monthly Reports are submitted on time, in full
Delivering CPD and product training to all relevant parties, e.g. Specifiers, Architects, Key Merchant Personnel
Contributing successfully to the launch of all new product ranges
To grow and develop Branch Sales above annual targeted levels
To identify and progress opportunities for additional ranges in existing networks
To provide effective Product and Commercial training to Branch personnel
To identify, target and convert new stockists from competitors’ products to Wavin Ranges
To implement Marketing and Sales Promotions in designated branches
To support in negotiating new Independent Trading Agreements
To participate in and support Supply Chain Initiatives
The profile:
Experience within a market-leading manufacturing business, preferably within the building products or construction industry
Initiates action to meet customer needs
Proven track record of successful specification sales including management of a Project Pipeline
Can demonstrate drive and ambition by setting challenging goals and seeking to achieve them
Communicate confidently and to a high standard across a wide range of mediums
Proactive use of a CRM system, preferably Microsoft Dynamics
Is entrepreneurial in identifying new business opportunities
Experienced in successful negotiation, persuasion and influencing
Plans and organises efficiently and effectively
Good problem-solving skills
Confident at making informed business decisions
Adapts and responds well to change
Well presented with proven organisational and preparation skills
Flexible approach to tasks and hours
Pro‑active and self‑motivated
A sound commercial awareness of the building products and construction industries
An understanding of the business’ product portfolio
A large network of relevant contacts
GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English at a minimum grade C or equivalent
Degree educated or equivalent in a relevant business discipline is desirable
Doncaster, STS, GB, DN12 1BY
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- Location:
- Doncaster
- Job Type:
- FullTime