Retail & Commercial Sales Manager – Specialist Door & Window Manufacturer

Location: Norwich (primarily office/showroom based) with travel to show sites across Essex and London.

An established, market-leading specialist door and window manufacturer is seeking an experienced Retail & Commercial Sales Manager to lead and grow its sales function.

This is a senior leadership position offering the opportunity to shape the company's commercial strategy, develop high-performing sales teams, and become a key member of the management team. The successful candidate will combine strategic thinking with hands-on sales leadership, representing a premium brand and driving sustained growth across both retail and commercial markets.

• Develop and deliver a clear, data-driven sales strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead, coach, and motivate the retail and commercial sales teams to achieve ambitious sales and conversion targets.
• Oversee the full sales pipeline, ensuring accurate forecasting, structured follow-up, and consistent conversion performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with architects, developers, contractors, trade partners, and repeat customers.
• Support and attend national exhibitions, trade shows, and customer events.
• Promote the company's specialist product range, ensuring its unique benefits are effectively communicated across all sales activity.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and new business opportunities to maintain a competitive edge.
• Produce clear commercial reports, providing insight into performance, opportunities, and future growth.

• Proven sales management experience within the construction, glazing, fenestration, or architectural products sector.
• Strong commercial awareness with a demonstrable record of delivering revenue growth.
• Experienced in leading, developing, and inspiring successful sales teams.
• Confident presenting premium products to architects, developers, contractors, and discerning retail customers.
• Technically minded, with the ability to understand and communicate the benefits of specialist door and window systems.
• Professional, commercially driven, and committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience.

• Senior leadership role within a respected, long-established specialist manufacturer.
• Opportunity to influence the company's commercial direction and long-term growth.
• Extensive, market-leading product portfolio with genuine competitive advantages.
• Competitive salary with performance-related incentives.
• Excellent long-term career progression.
• A genuine seat at the management table, with the opportunity to contribute to new product development, marketing strategy, and wider business decisions.