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Specification and Business Development Manager

Henderson Scott
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Slough, Berkshire SL13XX, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The ideal candidate should have proven experience in specification sales within the landscaping, construction, or building materials industry.
  • They must be a skilled presenter, capable of delivering engaging CPD presentations and confident in cold outreach to secure meetings.
  • The position requires a commercially driven individual who can quote projects, follow up, and close deals while managing long sales cycles effectively.
  • A full UK driving license is necessary for travel to meetings and events, and the role offers a competitive salary with a performance-driven bonus structure.
  • Candidates should have a strategic mindset, understanding that specifications take time to convert, and be able to nurture relationships for future success.

The ideal candidate will be:

? A skilled presenter with a proven track record of delivering engaging CPD presentations.

? Confident in cold outreach-securing meetings and getting products in front of architects, specifiers, and buyers.

? Strategic, understanding that specifications take time to convert but laying the groundwork for future success.

? Commercially driven, able to quote projects and follow up to close deals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Get the business on specifications-actively work to ensure our solutions are included in project drawings.
  • Engage with key decision-makers at architectural firms, landscaping companies, and commercial buyers.
  • Deliver CPD presentations-taking full responsibility for structuring and executing engaging sessions.
  • Call and meet with buyers, ensuring they are aware of our product range and driving inbound enquiries.
  • Attend industry events, networking with specifiers and positioning CORE as the go-to supplier.
  • Quote incoming enquiries and work with the sales team to ensure specifications convert into orders.
  • Track long-term opportunities, maintaining relationships to capitalise when projects move forward.

What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience in specification sales within the landscaping, construction, or building materials industry.
  • Expert CPD presenter-able to craft and deliver compelling technical presentations.
  • Confident cold caller & relationship builder-comfortable securing meetings and winning over decision-makers.
  • Commercially sharp, with an understanding of how to nurture specifications into sales.
  • Highly organized, able to manage long sales cycles and track project progress effectively.
  • Self-motivated and proactive, able to work independently to drive results.
  • Full UK driving license-travel to meetings and events is required.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary with a performance-driven bonus structure.
  • Autonomy to develop and execute your own outreach strategy.
  • A key role in shaping the businesses specification approach.
  • Opportunity to work with a growing brand in a dynamic industry.
  • Ongoing support and product training.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.