External Sales Representative
CV-LibraryM1, Manchester, Greater ManchesterpermanentPosted: 12 May 2026
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Vacancy Title
External Sales Representative- Insulation/Firestop/Acoustic (contractors)
Location Manchester
Our client is an established international company, with over 40 years’ experience offering the building industry vast product choice combined with in-depth technical expertise. Distributing an extensive product catalogue for application across the full range of floor, wall and roof requirements, ensuring a one stop shop for all their client needs. We stock the very best brands & highest quality product ranges at competitive prices across thermal, acoustic and fire protection insulation products guaranteeing the widest choice and best value.
The company is undergoing substantial growth and is currently looking for an external sales representative (contractors) to become part of the external sales team. In this role, you will interact directly with contractors to establish your own customer base and contribute to the company’s sales expansion.
Key duties and responsibilities:
* Build new sales opportunities with main contractors in-person, with follow-up quotations, calls and emails to generate new sales.
* Prospect new business through company background research and other pertinent lead information.
* Identify customer's buying trends and provide reports to management.
* Enter, update, and maintain CRM information on leads, prospects, and opportunities.
* Grow new business by engaging with decision making stakeholders within the construction industry.
* Build a strong network of industry & sector partners, to support business growth and retention.
* Achieve sales KPI's and targets.
* Work collaboratively as part of the wider sales teams, customer operations and logistics.
* Participate in sales meetings to communicate pipeline and progress on sales opportunities.
Requirements
* 3+ years of experience in an external sales role, ideally in the construction industry.
* Adaptable, self-driven & team oriented.
* Strong negotiation skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, within a high growth business.
* Ability to demonstrate confidence, resilient and target focus in a tough but rewarding industry.
* Identify leads, manage prospects and acquire new business.
* Support existing clients.
* Effectively demonstrate product line knowledge
* Meet established goals and sales targets.
* Experience working with building contractors.
Benefits
Company car
24 days holidays per year
Pension
Group life cover
Health care cash plan
Employee Assistance Program
Laptop & mobile phone
Bike To Work scheme
Refer A Friend scheme
Career progression
A friendly team-focused working environment
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Vacancy Title
External Sales Representative- Insulation/Firestop/Acoustic (contractors)
Location Manchester
Our client is an established international company, with over 40 years’ experience offering the building industry vast product choice combined with in-depth technical expertise. Distributing an extensive product catalogue for application across the full range of floor, wall and roof requirements, ensuring a one stop shop for all their client needs. We stock the very best brands & highest quality product ranges at competitive prices across thermal, acoustic and fire protection insulation products guaranteeing the widest choice and best value.
The company is undergoing substantial growth and is currently looking for an external sales representative (contractors) to become part of the external sales team. In this role, you will interact directly with contractors to establish your own customer base and contribute to the company’s sales expansion.
Key duties and responsibilities:
* Build new sales opportunities with main contractors in-person, with follow-up quotations, calls and emails to generate new sales.
* Prospect new business through company background research and other pertinent lead information.
* Identify customer's buying trends and provide reports to management.
* Enter, update, and maintain CRM information on leads, prospects, and opportunities.
* Grow new business by engaging with decision making stakeholders within the construction industry.
* Build a strong network of industry & sector partners, to support business growth and retention.
* Achieve sales KPI's and targets.
* Work collaboratively as part of the wider sales teams, customer operations and logistics.
* Participate in sales meetings to communicate pipeline and progress on sales opportunities.
Requirements
* 3+ years of experience in an external sales role, ideally in the construction industry.
* Adaptable, self-driven & team oriented.
* Strong negotiation skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, within a high growth business.
* Ability to demonstrate confidence, resilient and target focus in a tough but rewarding industry.
* Identify leads, manage prospects and acquire new business.
* Support existing clients.
* Effectively demonstrate product line knowledge
* Meet established goals and sales targets.
* Experience working with building contractors.
Benefits
Company car
24 days holidays per year
Pension
Group life cover
Health care cash plan
Employee Assistance Program
Laptop & mobile phone
Bike To Work scheme
Refer A Friend scheme
Career progression
A friendly team-focused working environment
SRS Recruitment Solutions are leading Construction Recruiters and Construction Products Recruiters specialising in Construction Products Sales Jobs, Technical Sales Building Products Jobs, Construction Product Manufacturer Jobs, Field Sales Jobs Construction, Specification Sales Jobs, A&D Sales Jobs, Interiors Sales Jobs, Design & Sales Consultant Jobs, Business Development Manager Jobs, Building Materials Jobs, Building Sales Jobs, Builders Merchants Jobs, Plumbers Merchants Jobs, Timber Merchant Jobs, Plumbing & Heating Jobs, HVAC Jobs, Timber & Joinery Jobs, Building Envelope Jobs, Roofing Materials Jobs, Fenestration Jobs, Civil Engineering Sales Jobs, KBB Jobs, Specialist Sales Jobs, Plant Hire Jobs, Tool Hire Jobs, Construction Design Jobs, CAD Jobs, Construction Management Jobs, Admin/Support/Finance/Warehouse/ Logistics Jobs, Production Jobs, Marketing Jobs, Senior Management Vacancies, Director Vacancies, Sales Director Jobs, Health & Safety / SHEQ Vacancies, Safety Products Sales Jobs