Contractor​/Specification Sales Manager

Join a Fast‑Paced and Exciting Sales Force

Be part of our ambitious sales team and help shape the future success of the Crown Paints brands.

We’re looking for a Contractor/Specification Sales Manager to join our Contractor Team. Covering Newcastle and surrounding areas, you will promote and sell Crown trade brands, Sandtex Trade, and Sadolin Trade brands via sales and specification assigned to a specific geographic area and customer group.

Postcodes: DH, DL, IM, NE, SR, LA, CA, TS

• Contribute to and implement the National promotional strategy and measure own performance/effectiveness.
• Drive regional promotions to give the territory a competitive advantage.
• Strategically develop nominated accounts to increase sustainable profitable sales growth.
• Manage nominated accounts and clients.
• Identify, develop and manage new opportunities.
• Identify key strategic clients for development.
• Manage secured business and implement tailored specification support packages, including detailed site condition surveys.
• Produce highly detailed technical specifications.

• Previous B2B sales experience within a field‐based sales role, preferably in the construction/trades industry.
• Strong specification and technical proficiency, with the ability to understand and communicate product and technical information.
• Influencing and negotiation skills are a must, as well as commercial awareness.
• Ability to work independently and be self‑motivated.
• Valid current driving licence (company car will be provided).

• Competitive salary, company car, phone and laptop.
• 28 days basic annual leave each year (plus 8 bank holidays).
• Discounts/vouchers on Crown products.
• Generous pension plan with company matching and doubling of contribution.
• Additional health and well‑being benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.