Trainee Sales Manager

The Company: 

• This is a great opportunity to join a recognised company who are market leaders within Waterproofing Technology as a Trainee Sales Manager, South East.

• Our client has a long-standing heritage of excellence and an established strong record of accomplishment in the market sector.  

• Leading provider of Roofing in the field of liquid sealants and coatings. 

The Role of the Trainee Sales Manager  

• You’ll play a vital part in supporting two experienced Regional Sales Managers across the Southeast and London, gaining hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of specification sales. 

• Learn how to drive success through multiple routes to market, engaging directly with architects, contractors, surveyors, and local authorities to promote our clients high-performance liquid roofing products. 

• Become an expert in identifying solutions — you’ll take core roof samples, assess conditions, and recommend the most suitable products for each project. 

• Get involved from concept to completion — preparing quotes, planning installations, and seeing your work transform skylines across the region. 

• This role is designed to develop and evolve into a fully-fledged Regional Sales Manager position, backed by excellent training, mentorship, and career progression within the Construction division. 

Benefits of the Trainee Sales Manager  

• Salary £33k - £37k depending on experience  

• Bonus based on KPI and Sales  

• Car 

• Pension 

• Holidays plus the extra close - down over Christmas  

• Training and progression 

• Private Health Care  

The Ideal Person for the Trainee Sales Manager  

• You’ll be on the trajectory of a rewarding career, stepping into the exciting world of specification sales within the construction industry. 

• You’ll be driven, ambitious, and tenacious, ready to grow, achieve, and make your mark in a technical sales environment. 

• You’ll be technically minded, with a genuine curiosity and strong interest in construction, building products, and specifications. 

• You’ll be bright, switched on, and eager to learn, confident in asking questions, listening, and developing your commercial awareness. 

• You’ll be hands-on and proactive, comfortable working at height when needed, with excellent communication skills, strong numeracy, and a full UK driving licence. 

If you think the role of Trainee Sales Manager is for you, apply now! 

Consultant: Lisa Spiteri  

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Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK. 

About On Target 

At On Target, we specialise in sales, technical and commercial jobs in the Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Commercial & Industrial Solutions sectors, enabling our consultants to become experts in their market sector. We place all levels of personnel, up to Director across the UK and internationally.