Specification Manager

London and the Southeast

Salary: £50,000 + 35% OTE

Full Time, Permanent

Our client is a leader in innovative flooring and interior solutions, providing high-quality products for commercial, healthcare, education, and residential sectors. They are committed to delivering excellence in design, functionality, and sustainability.

They have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and results-driven Specification Manager to join their team covering architectural practices in London.

Base and Geographical area

You will be based at home with approximately 80% travel throughout the Southeast & London (in conjunction with existing team members).

The role

Reporting to the Head of Regional Sales - South, you will be responsible for driving product specifications, building strong relationships with key stakeholders, and ensuring our solutions are integrated into major projects across various sectors.

Main responsibilities

• Specification Development: Promote and secure specifications for their products within architectural and design communities.

• Client Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with architects, specifiers, contractors, and end-users to drive product adoption.

• Project Management: Collaborate with project teams to ensure seamless integration of their products into designs and installations.

• Technical Support: Provide technical advice, product presentations, and CPD (Continuing Professional Development) seminars to clients.

• Market Analysis: Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities to inform strategy.

• Reporting: Maintain accurate records of activities, specifications, and client interactions using CRM tools.

About you

This role is suited to someone with proven experience in specification sales or a related role within the construction or interior products industry. As such, you will have a strong network within the architectural and design community in London.

Self-motivated, with strong communication and presentation skills, you will have the ability to convey technical information effectively and have direct involvement on every part of your projects, from specifications to site meetings.

What they offer in return

• Potential bonus of up to 35% of salary based on a mix of business performance and achievement of personal objectives.

• Laptop / Mobile Phone

• Company Car

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (4-5 days saved for Christmas)

• Your birthday annual leave day

• Employee Benefits Platform (VIVUP) (inc. discounted shopping and Cycle to work scheme)

• Additional annual leave purchase scheme

• Group life insurance and death in service

• Pension auto-enrolment after 3 months

• Occupational Health Services

• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 free confidential advice

• Discounted Gym Membership with Everlast Gym

• Free parking on all sites