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At Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals, we're recruiting a Specification Sales Manager - Building South to drive growth across the building envelope and waterproofing market. You'll take full ownership of your territory across the Midlands & North regions responsible for developing specification and commercial opportunities within building envelope and waterproofing solutions. This spans below-ground, basements, new build and refurbishment projects, working closely with architects, engineers, contractors, distributors and local authorities. This is a field-based, hands-on sales role. You'll be responsible for identifying, developing and converting opportunities, building strong relationships across the supply chain and driving profitable growth across your region. You'll also collaborate with colleagues across the wider Saint-Gobain businesses to maximise cross-selling opportunities and support our 'Lead & Grow' objectives. The territory covers the Midlands & North regions, as such successful candidates should be based in the area and able to travel. What we're looking for: Proven experience in an Specification Manager or similar field-based sales role within construction, building envelope, waterproofing or adjacent sectors A strong hunter mentality with a track record of winning new business and developing existing accounts Experience selling into architects, engineers, contractors, distributors and specifiers Commercially astute, confident managing your own territory, pipeline and sales budget Self-motivated, organised and comfortable working autonomously while collaborating with wider teams What you'll be doing: Driving specification-led growth across your region Managing and developing relationships with key influencers including architects, engineers, specifiers, contractors, distributors and local authorities Identifying new project opportunities from early concept stage through to completion Maintaining strong commercial discipline around pricing, forecasting and margin management Collaborating with internal technical and commercial teams to deliver joined-up solutions Spending significant time in the field with customers and on project sites Are Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals inclusive employers? Saint-Gobain is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, following our purpose of 'Making the World a Better Home'. We play a part in improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world. We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us. And what about flexibility? At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role. Whilst we can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting, we do promise to listen. If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person. We look forward to hearing from you.

Technical Manager 50,000 - 70,000 + Bonus + Employee Ownership Scheme (Shares)+ Pension + 25 Days Holiday Avonmouth, Bristol - Hybrid (office, site & 1 day WFH) This is an excellent opportunity for a construction or roofing professional to join a long-established roofing systems manufacturer and technical specialist supporting commercial refurbishment projects across the UK. The role offers strong technical involvement, product-focused expertise, and long-term career development within a growing metal roofing division. Are you experienced in commercial roofing, building surveying, or site management? Are you looking to move into a technical, specification-led role supporting projects from concept through to installation? Do you want to develop specialist expertise within a market-leading roofing business? The business manufactures and specifies commercial roofing systems used across industrial, leisure, hotel, and public-sector refurbishment schemes. Working alongside surveyors, architects, and roofing contractors, the technical team supports projects on live existing buildings from early design through to installation. Metal roofing has seen significant growth and is a key strategic area for expansion. You'll manage a portfolio of metal roofing projects, reviewing site information and drawings to produce technical specifications and installation guidance. The role involves liaising with sales teams, contractors, and clients, ensuring systems are correctly detailed and delivered on site. You'll also support new product launches and technical development within the metal roofing range. This role would suit someone from roofing, building surveying, or construction site management with knowledge of commercial roofing and refurbishment projects. You'll be technically minded, organised, and motivated to learn, with strong communication skills and pride in delivering quality technical solutions. With strong growth plans and employee ownership in place, this is a great time to join. The role offers extensive training, exposure to product development, and long-term progression as the metal roofing division continues to expand. The Role - Responsibilities Producing metal roofing specifications from drawings and site information Managing a portfolio of refurbishment roofing projects Liaising with contractors, clients, and internal sales teams Supporting installation guidance and technical compliance on site The Person - Requirements Experience in commercial roofing, surveying, or construction delivery Knowledge of refurbishment or live-building projects Strong technical and communication skills Full UK driving licence and willingness to visit sites Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed) To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Zoe Cann at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Field Sales Manager Powder Coatings Job Title: Field Sales Manager Powder Coatings Industry Sector: Powder Coatings, Fabrication, Metalworking, OEM, End Users, Manufacturers, Industrial, Technical, Roofing, Panelling, Balustrades, Guttering etc. Area to be covered: National Based: Access to Oxfordshire once per week Remuneration: £55,000-£60,000 Neg. + 20% Company Bonus Scheme Benefits: Hybrid or EV & Full Benefits The role of the Field Sales Manager Powder Coatings will involve: A rare opportunity to shape a sales function from the ground up, with genuine autonomy Promoting powder coating Dedicated first field sales role for a new business born out of an existing company already supplying to the fenestration market New business development position Targeting new products that would benefit from powder coatings e.g. roofing, guttering, panels, external metalwork etc. Targeting new sectors within industrial and manufacturing environments Winning new customers across fabrication, metalworking, OEM and related sectors Realistic first year sales target of circa £500,000 Typically four days a week out on the road visiting customers and one day working out of the office headquarters/ factory Long term prospect of moving into a senior leadership position The ideal applicant will be a Field Sales Manager Powder Coatings with: Must have experience of powder coatings Must have a proven track record in field sales New business tenacity Autonomous but also comfortable working as part of a team Contacts within fabrication, metalworking, OEM and related sectors may be advantageous Comfortable within technical, industrial, or manufacturing environments Ability to understand technical processes and specifications Highly organised, self-driven, and comfortable managing nationwide travel as required Excellent communication and negotiating skills Company Start-up environment Part of a larger group Group turnover approx. £45m Mitchell Maguire is a specialist construction sales recruitment consultancy, dealing exclusively with construction sales jobs, construction sales vacancies and specification sales positions within: Powder Coatings, Fabrication, Metalworking, OEM, End Users, Manufacturers, Industrial, Technical, Roofing, Panelling, Balustrades, Guttering etc.

Technical Account Manager - 12 Month FTC Location: Leicester / Southall, London (Hybrid) Salary: Circa 45,000 Hours: 37.5 per week Benefits: Company Car or Car Allowance, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme (5% contribution), BUPA About the Role We are acting on behalf of a leading bakery and viennoiserie business and are seeking a customer-focused Technical Account Manager (TAM) on a 12 month fixed-term contract. This role bridges technical, commercial, quality, and new product development disciplines to ensure clients receive exceptional service, support, and product performance. The TAM will act as the primary technical liaison for assigned accounts, providing guidance on customer requirements, quality standards, country legislation, formulations, production processes, troubleshooting, and delivery schedules while collaborating closely with internal teams. You will manage all technical aspects of specified accounts for products manufactured or sourced in the UK and sold into the UK & Ireland market. You will be the key technical contact for your customers and ensure the business is seen as a proactive supplier on all technical matters. Key Responsibilities Customer Engagement & Support Serve as the lead technical contact for your customer portfolio on bakery and viennoiserie lines. Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders including NPD, Operations, Compliance, and Quality teams. Conduct GAP analyses against customer requirements (COPs) and implement corrective action plans with site teams. Provide site training on COPs and share best practice across locations. Support customer visits, product trials, line validations, and audits. Follow up on customer-specific audits and actions. Product & Process Expertise Offer in-depth technical knowledge on bakery and viennoiserie ingredients, formulations, lamination, proofing, baking parameters, and shelf-life management. Resolve product performance issues including texture, flavour, structure, and consistency. Translate customer requirements into internal briefs for product modifications or new development projects. Project & Trial Management Attend factory trials, sample development, and technical validations with customers and internal teams. Align projects with customer critical path timelines, specifications, and expectations. Manage technical aspects of new product development projects to ensure timely delivery and quality compliance. Provide in-store support to resolve technical issues as needed. Quality & Compliance Support and maintain technical documentation, product specifications, QAS, allergen declarations, and risk assessments. Manage customer complaints, root cause investigations, and corrective actions to agreed timelines. Monitor account budget complaint cost targets and assign costs to the relevant departments. Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.