Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.
We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.
At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.
We are currently recruiting for a Field Sales Manager (FSM) in our north aggregates team. This role will cover the whole north region and location of the successful applicant can be anywhere within the region; there will be a requirement to travel as part of the role.
The north team is going through an exciting period of growth with an aim to be a leading region within the Heidelberg group. There are a variety of projects, changes and people development opportunities available within the region. This role is a crucial part of the north aggregates senior management team and will create and drive the commercial strategy for the region, as well as working nationally with colleagues to drive best practice.
Key Responsibilities:
* Commercial excellence – using your own knowledge, working with colleagues and reviewing data; identify areas for improvement and implement best practice to increase commercial acumen in the team and deliver regional revenue.
* Leadership – being a key role model for your team and others in the region, having continuous development conversations with your team and finding opportunities to support & develop them.
* Working together – although you will be part of the aggregates management team you will work with your colleagues from other business lines to identify & share best practice, find collaborative solutions for customers and review market opportunities for the business as a whole.
* Key account management – whilst the majority of customer accounts will be managed by the sales team there are a number of key accounts in the region that you will take responsibility for.
What you will need:
* Experience in the quarrying or heavy building/construction industry would be preferable but other operational/manufacturing experience would be considered.
* Demonstrable experience in a sales management role, ideally covering multi-sites.
* Experience leading & developing a remote sales team.
* Ability to build & maintain strong customer relationships.
* Experience creating commercial strategy and delivering this in a changing environment.
What’s on Offer:
* Salary up to £65,000 plus bonus.
* Company Car.
* Location North Region - Abergele, Horton, Wetherby, Harrogate - Hybrid.
* Hours 40.
* Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Platinum) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / The Mineral Products and Qualification Council (MPQC) / STEM Ambassador.
* Compensation Package: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance.
* Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical.
* Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption/IVF/Menopause.
* Social Value: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces).
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