We are recruiting a Regional Specification Sales Manager to join a marketing leading supplier of window and door systems used on large commercial glazing projects. Covering the South of England the role of Regional Specification Manager is to promote and specify products and services to local authorities, housing associations, contractors, national housebuilders, architects and developers. The ideal candidate will be located in Reading, Swindon or Oxford). Key Responsibilities * To gain specification with local authorities, housing associations, public bodies, contractors, architects, QS, hospital boards, schools and the MOD * Liaise with and gain national agreements with housebuilders and developers on specifications * Oversee and manage major accounts * To specify and then obtain orders from above types of organisations as new customers who are financially secure * Work in conjunction with the Business Development Managers (BDMs) and their fabricators to ensure clear communication regarding potential contracts * Prepare drawings for tender (site surveys for design) * Assist on local authority tenders, in conjunction with the fabricator, with regards to pricing matrices and tenders for proposed jobs * Conduct seminars (CPD) for multi-functional bodies * To liaise with the marketing department in respect of before and after installation photos, leads, mail-shots, advertising etc. * To plan the geographical area of responsibility on a methodical basis, maximising the sales potential, especially within highly populated areas * To provide specifiers with an all-in package, visiting sites, surveying, advising on potential problems, alternative design criteria, writing specifications where required and providing constant back-up on site as well as fabricator visits * To liaise with the technical department, working within the current building regulations for current specifications and recommendations * Assist fabricators with tenders and pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQ) * Attend local and national exhibitions and follow up leads Key Experiences and Skills Required: * Full clean driving licence. * Prior experience within the window industry * Commercial business awareness with the ability to clearly identify potential opportunities * Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. * Understand the full product lifecycle from conception to site. For further information or to apply please contact Mat Gibson quoting reference