Job Title: Technical Sales Manager
Location: North West England coverage
Salary: £50,000–£60,000 per annum + profit-related bonus, car or car allowance
This organisation is a well-established, profitable timber-frame manufacturer and installer, delivering predominantly supply-and-install solutions to regional developers, contractors and housing associations. The role has been created to strengthen and future-proof the commercial function, and supporting planned growth ahead of an anticipated market uplift. This position will suit an experienced timber-frame sales professional with strong regional relationships, technical understanding and the credibility to operate autonomously while integrating into a close‑knit senior team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage a pipeline of profitable timber‑frame projects across the North West
- Generate new business with regional developers, contractors and housing associations
- Manage client relationships from early engagement through pricing, negotiation and order
- Prepare or contribute to accurate quotations and estimates with a strong margin focus
- Prioritise repeatable, volume housing schemes deliverable within a calendar year
- Work collaboratively with internal technical and operational teams to secure deliverable work
- Represent the business professionally within the regional timber‑frame market
Experience Required:
- Proven sales experience within the timber frame sector
- Established contacts with regional developers, contractors or housing providers
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to price work profitably
- Technical appreciation of timber frame systems and construction processes
- Track record of delivering significant annual sales value within a regional market
- Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision
- UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally
Desirable:
- Experience combining sales and estimating or technical input
- Background in affordable housing or volume residential schemes
- Exposure to both straightforward housing and higher‑end architectural timber projects
- Understanding of supply‑and‑install contracting models
Additional Information:
- Target contribution of approximately £3m in profitable annual sales
- Business turnover circa £6m with growth ambitions
- Project values typically up to £1m with repeat house types
- Approximately 90% timber‑frame supply and install, with limited associated timber products
- Company car available if required, or alternative allowance arrangements
- Role positioned as a senior hire, with progression following successful delivery
Key Skills Required:
Timber frame sales, Business development, Estimating, Commercial negotiation, Regional housing, Contractor relationships, Profit focus, Technical understanding
This employer is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of protected characteristics.
To apply, please submit your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.
