Specification Sales Manager

Reading Permanent View Job Description
The Specification Sales Manager will drive the specification of Original Style's premium tile products into construction and design projects across London and the surrounding counties. The role focuses on influencing architects, designers, contractors, and consultants at an early stage to ensure products are specified, selected, and ultimately converted into sales.
  • Shape premium designs into major projects with a leading UK tile brand
  • Influence architects and designers on standout, design‑led projects

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established organisation within the industrial and manufacturing sector, known for their commitment to providing high-quality products and services. As a mid-sized company, they focus on fostering innovation and delivering tailored solutions to their clients.Our client is a leading UK manufacturer and distributor of premium ceramic wall and floor tiles, with over 30 years of heritage and UK‑based manufacturing. Renowned for design‑led collections and technical quality, the business supplies specification‑led projects across residential and commercial markets in the UK and internationally.

Job Description

  • Actively identify and pursue opportunities to have products specified into construction and design projects
  • Build and develop strong relationships with architects, designers, consultants, contractors and other key specifiers
  • Influence product selection at the earliest stages of the design and specification process
  • Promote the technical benefits, applications and performance of the product range
  • Support projects from initial concept through design, specification and completion
  • Ensure products are correctly specified in line with performance, regulatory and design requirements
  • Focus on promoting products manufactured in‑house and those where the business holds a strong market position
  • Develop and manage a pipeline of specification projects, converting specifications into sales
  • Work closely with the London showroom and internal teams to maximise project opportunities
  • Attend site meetings, showroom appointments and industry events to generate new business
  • Act as a technical expert and trusted advisor on product performance, application, compliance and installation
  • Deliver CPDs, product training sessions, presentations and technical guidance to specifiers
  • Maintain accurate project and activity records and report on pipeline progression

The Successful Applicant

A successful Specification Sales Manager should have:

  • Proven experience in specification sales, field sales or a related role within construction or building materials
  • Strong understanding of the specification process and influencing product selection at design stage
  • Confident building relationships with architects, designers, consultants and contractors
  • Technically minded, with the ability to present product benefits, applications and performance clearly
  • Commercially driven, proactive and self‑motivated with a strong focus on results
  • Well organised, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Professional, credible and comfortable acting as a trusted advisor to specifiers
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across London and the surrounding counties

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £50,000 per annum.
  • Uncapped Commission
  • Company car or Car allowance
  • Permanent role within a respected company in the industrial and manufacturing sector.
  • Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Comprehensive training and resources to succeed in the role.



If you are a motivated sales professional seeking an exciting opportunity as a Specification Sales Manager, we encourage you to apply today.

Contact
Mus Taleb
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6996630
Phone number
+441932264004

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
Technical / Industrial
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Reading
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mus Taleb
Consultant phone
+441932264004
Job reference
JN-042026-6996630