Bowmay Consulting

We re supporting one of our long-standing clients, an impressive manufacturer who are a leader in passive fire protection, in their search for a Head of Sales. It s a key leadership role with huge influence. You ll take the lead on the national sales strategy and performance, reporting directly to the General Manager. You ll guide the sales team, drive revenue growth, and shape the commercial direction of the brand, positioning the company as the No.1 manufacturer of passive fire barriers. What You ll Get: Competitive salary offered 33 days holiday 2 x salary life insurance Healthcare Benefit 3 % Company Contribution to Pension About You You re a proven sales leader with 5+ years of experience within the construction sector Experienced in selling to drylining contractors, architects, installers, main contractors and specifiers Ideally, you ve worked with passive fire protection or similar resistive materials You re commercially savvy, analytical, and confident in defining sales strategies You lead by example, supporting, motivating and developing your team You re confident presenting at CPD seminars, trade shows and industry events About the Role You ll lead, manage and develop the UK & Ireland sales teams Define and deliver strategic sales targets, KPIs, and revenue goals Drive field sales and spec activity across key product ranges You ll be a brand ambassador, representing the business at industry events Build and maintain strong relationships with architects, contractors, and specifiers Collaborate with marketing, customer service, and production teams Oversee sales forecasting, reporting, and CRM adoption Identify new opportunities, monitor competitor activity, and share insights with senior leadership About the company We ve partnered with this business for many, many years, they ve developed immensely due to a huge period of growth, and they want to find a great person to fill this role. If you re ready to lead from the front and make a meaningful impact in a growing, values-driven business, we d love to hear from you. Apply now!

Are you ready to take your rubber compounding expertise to the next level? Do you want to lead innovation in a company where your technical insight directly shapes products and customer success? We ve partnered once again with one of our top clients, based in Oldham, Greater Manchester. They re looking for a Technical Manager to lead their rubber compounding products and process development. You ll manage the laboratory team, work directly with customers to create innovative solutions and ensure all products meet ISO 9001 and client-specific standards. This is an amazing opportunity to combine hands-on technical leadership with strategic influence in a growing, industry-focused business. What You ll Get £ highly competitive DOE 33 days holiday Life Assurance Healthcare Benefit Company pension contribution About You You ll have proven experience in rubber compounding (essential) and laboratory management A strong understanding of product development, testing and ISO/industry standards You re experienced in leading technical teams and managing lab operations Comfortable working with clients and able to clearly communicate technical advice, supporting business development Innovative, proactive and commercially aware, with a passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement About the Role Manage compounding product and process development to meet company and customer objectives Produce recipes, mix cycles and test specifications for rubber compounds Ensure all compounds are tested to British, International or customer-specific standards Investigate and resolve internal and customer non-conformances Support sales with technical input and accurate costings Oversee external testing, trials and commissioning of capital projects as required Keep up to date with industry developments, new materials and competitor products Directly influence product innovation and development strategy About the company Global leaders in the technical textiles industry They take great pride in their people and products Collaborative and supportive team culture

We re working with a hugely successful home textiles manufacturer who ve doubled in size over the past few years and are continuing to grow - supplying some of the biggest names on the high street. As the Demand Planner, you ll play a key role in shaping forecasting decisions, not just reporting on them. Working alongside the Commercial Trading Manager, you ll bring the data to life, spotting trends, influencing planning and helping to drive product performance across multiple ranges. What you ll get Salary c£38k (DOE) Hybrid / flexible working options Health cash plan & pension scheme Your birthday off! Supportive team culture with genuine collaboration Clear opportunity to make your mark and grow your commercial influence About You You ve worked in product forecasting, merchandising, demand / stock planning or trading You don t just crunch numbers, you question them, interpret them and use them to tell a story Confident managing data in Excel (pivot tables, formulas, lookups) Understand the complexities of this fast-moving environment You communicate confidently with everyone from suppliers to senior stakeholders You re proactive, reliable and love taking ownership About the Role Take ownership of day-to-day planning activity across multiple ranges Lead SKU-level forecasting and manage in-season availability Support new product launches and work closely with NPD teams Track performance, highlight risks, and help create quick response plans Keep everyone aligned, from ops to sales making sure stock, demand and sales all move in sync About the Company One of the UK s leading names in home textiles Partner to major retailers and growing fast Friendly, down-to-earth culture Big enough to offer stability, small enough to see your impact If you want to work somewhere your voice is heard and your ideas matter, this is it!