Sales Manager

We are looking for an experienced Sales Manager with a strong background in the drainage sector to join a well-established national home services business. The role will focus on driving new business growth, with particular responsibility for developing national and key accounts. You will build relationships with key decision-makers, identify new commercial opportunities and work closely with the wider operational and franchise network to convert opportunities into sustainable revenue. Key Responsibilities * Generate and develop new business opportunities across national and key accounts * Build and maintain relationships with key customer decision-makers * Develop and manage a strong, active sales pipeline * Identify new markets, customers and service opportunities * Prepare and deliver commercial proposals and presentations * Use networking, cold calling and other sales methods to generate qualified opportunities * Develop strategies for new customer acquisition and account growth * Support the wider network with national and key account opportunities * Analyse market trends and competitor activity * Produce accurate sales forecasts, reports and performance updates * Work closely with Marketing, Finance and operational teams to support customers * Contribute to budgets and wider business growth plans * Ensure high standards of customer service and protect the reputation of the brand Experience Required * Proven sales or business development experience within the drainage industry * Strong technical knowledge of drainage services * Demonstrable experience winning and developing national or key accounts * Proven ability to generate and convert new business opportunities * Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills * Excellent relationship-building and networking ability * Experience managing sales pipelines and producing forecasts * Confident presenting proposals and solutions to customers * Self-motivated, proactive and target-driven * Full UK driving licence * Willingness to travel nationally when required This would suit an experienced Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, National Account Manager or Key Account Manager with a drainage background who is looking to take ownership of national business development within a growing organisation