CONTRACT SALES MANAGER 

Location: UK Wide (Office & Field-Based with National Travel)

Salary: Competitive Salary + Uncapped Commission

INTRODUCTION 

Are you a proven sales professional within contract kitchens or interior furniture with strong relationships across developers, builders, and contractors? This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading manufacturer as Contract Sales Manager, taking overall ownership of a dedicated sales stream to position the company as a premier alternative to major trade kitchen suppliers.

 

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The company designs and manufactures bespoke joinery, volume kitchens, and fitted interior furniture directly from its state-of-the-art workshop. With an in-house designer, estimator, and production team behind every project, the business delivers high-quality solutions across multi-unit residential developments, HMOs, student accommodation, high-end residential projects, and commercial Cat B fit-outs.

 

THE ROLE

Working side by side with the Commercial Director, you will take ownership of growing a steady, high-volume stream of kitchen and interior furniture orders. Office and field-based, you will split your time between strategic outreach, site visits, client meetings, and hosting prospective partners at the workshop. You will target repeat volume clients, unlock new revenue from existing commercial accounts, and play a pivotal role in shaping the division as it expands.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Bring existing developer, builder, contractor, and interior designer relationships to the business from day one.

• Proactively win new accounts through site visits, office meetings, networking, and targeted outreach across the region and nationally.

• Host clients, meetings, and events at the workshop to showcase manufacturing capabilities and product quality.

• Pass qualified enquiries to the in-house estimator and design team, presenting quotes, negotiating terms, and closing sales.

• Manage won accounts to secure repeat volume orders and consistently grow account value.

• Identify and capture kitchen volume opportunities from existing commercial and Cat B client accounts.

• Maintain an up-to-date sales pipeline using CRM software (Monday.com) and deliver structured weekly sales updates to directors.

• Achieve agreed monthly and quarterly sales targets across volume kitchens, interior furniture, and commercial joinery.

• Contribute to shaping the growth, strategy, and future structure of the sales division.

ABOUT YOU

• Proven track record in field sales within contract kitchens or interior furniture (e.g., from a national trade kitchen supplier, builders' merchant, contract manufacturer, or showroom with a contract division).

• Established, personal relationships with volume housebuilders, developers, contractors, or interior designers.

• Demonstrated history of winning new accounts and successfully growing existing client relationships.

• A relationship-led, consultative approach to selling based on building trust and long-term partnerships.

• Proactive attitude and happy to spend a significant portion of the week on the road visiting sites and client offices.

• Computer literate and comfortable utilizing CRM software, data-driven systems, and modern workplace technology.

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to undertake national travel, including occasional overnight stays.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

• Currently operating within a contract kitchen or trade sales environment.

• Strong understanding of new build or multi-unit residential schedules and procurement cycles.

BENEFITS

• Competitive basic salary 

• Car Allowance

• Uncapped commission structure

• Full-time, permanent position

• Senior influence in shaping a growing manufacturing division

• Desk at modern Lincoln workshop facility with client-hosting capabilities

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WHY APPLY?

This role offers significant autonomy, strong earning potential through an uncapped commission scheme, and direct collaboration with company leadership. Backed by dedicated in-house design, estimating, and manufacturing teams, you will have all the tools necessary to offer a genuine, high-quality alternative to volume trade suppliers while building a highly lucrative territory.

 

 

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and a brief covering note to ashley@simonacres.co.uk or contact Ashley on 07884021682.

Simon Acres Group LTD  are acting as the employment agency for this position.