National Sales Manager - PVC Profiles

The Opportunity

An established international building-products manufacturer is preparing for an exciting expansion into the UK market and is looking to appoint an experienced National Sales Manager to lead the development of its PVC window and door profile business.

With established international manufacturing operations, a substantial global presence and an extensive portfolio of construction products, the business is investing in the UK market as part of its wider international growth strategy.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven sales professional with experience in the UK PVC window and door industry to take ownership of a national market-entry strategy and play a key role in establishing and growing a new business operation.

The Role

Reporting into the international leadership team, the National Sales Manager will take responsibility for developing the UK sales operation, establishing customer relationships and driving revenue growth across the PVC window and door profile market.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing a national sales strategy to establish the company's presence within the UK market.

• Identifying and securing new business opportunities across PVC window and door fabricators, manufacturers, distributors and trade partners.

• Building and developing long-term relationships with key customers and strategic accounts.

• Identifying potential distribution partners and establishing a strong national distribution network.

• Developing a comprehensive understanding of the UK competitive landscape, market pricing and customer requirements.

• Introducing and positioning the company's PVC profile systems to the UK market.

• Managing the full sales process, from initial prospecting and product presentations through to commercial negotiations and account development.

• Working closely with international manufacturing, technical and senior management teams to ensure successful product launches and customer support.

• Developing sales forecasts, reporting on performance and delivering against agreed revenue targets.

• Representing the business at industry events, exhibitions and customer meetings.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Proven sales experience within the UK PVC/uPVC window and door industry.

• An established network of relationships with window and door fabricators, profile manufacturers, distributors and installers.

• Experience selling PVC window and door profiles, systems or associated building products.

• A strong track record of winning new business and developing existing customer accounts.

• Knowledge of the UK window and door manufacturing and distribution landscape.

• The commercial ability to identify market opportunities and develop a new customer base.

• Strong negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills.

• The ambition and autonomy to take ownership of a national sales operation.

Candidates currently working within PVC profile manufacturers, window and door systems suppliers or associated building-products businesses are particularly encouraged to apply.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join an established international manufacturer at a pivotal stage of its UK expansion.

The successful candidate will have significant autonomy, the opportunity to shape the company's UK commercial strategy and the potential to play a major role in building its long-term presence within the British market.