Head of Sales & Marketing

Overview

Are you an experienced Sales & Marketing leader within the construction sector looking for your next strategic challenge?

We’re recruiting a Head of Sales & Marketing to join a well-established and growing specialist contractor operating within the roofing sector. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering senior-level responsibility, direct reporting to Directors, and the chance to shape and drive commercial strategy during an exciting period of expansion.

If you’re a commercially astute leader with strong construction knowledge, proven budget management experience, and the ability to inspire and coordinate technical sales teams, we’d love to hear from you.

Client

Our client is a respected construction specialist delivering high-quality roofing solutions across projects throughout the UK. They are known for their technical expertise, strong client relationships, and commitment to delivering excellence across both specification-led and contractor-driven markets.

With a strong reputation already established, the business is now entering a significant growth phase and is seeking a senior commercial leader to strengthen market presence, enhance brand positioning, and drive revenue performance nationwide.

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where leadership has genuine influence and visibility at board level.

Role

As Head of Sales & Marketing, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategic sales and marketing initiatives that drive brand awareness, customer acquisition, and revenue growth in line with overall business objectives.

You will lead and coordinate a team of Technical Sales Managers, Technical Sales Support professionals, and Marketing specialists, ensuring alignment, accountability, and maximum effectiveness across all commercial activities.

This is a senior leadership position with direct reporting to the Directors and significant influence over the commercial direction of the business.

Responsibilities

As Head of Sales & Marketing, your responsibilities will include:

Developing and implementing strategic sales and marketing plans aligned with company growth objectives
Driving brand awareness and market positioning within the construction and roofing sectors
Leading, mentoring, and coordinating Technical Sales Managers, Technical Sales Support, and Marketing professionals
Setting clear performance objectives and ensuring team alignment with revenue targets
Strategically planning, managing, and overseeing the Sales & Marketing budget
Ensuring commercial expenditure aligns with wider business strategy and delivers measurable return on investment
Monitoring market trends, competitor activity, and sector developments to inform strategy
Supporting business development initiatives and strengthening key client relationships
Providing regular performance reporting and strategic insight directly to the Directors
Person

To be successful in this Head of Sales & Marketing role, you will bring:

Strong senior-level sales management experience within the construction sector, ideally with exposure to roofing or associated building envelope disciplines.
Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) qualification and/or a Marketing Degree
Proven experience in a senior Sales Management position
Strong construction industry knowledge and commercial awareness
Demonstrable experience managing and controlling budgets at a strategic level
Experience leading and developing high-performing commercial teams
Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
Strategic mindset with the ability to translate vision into measurable action
Willingness to travel within the UK as required
Remuneration

This is a senior leadership opportunity offering a highly attractive package commensurate with the importance of the role and the experience of the successful candidate.

As Head of Sales & Marketing, your package will include:

Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
Company car
Pension scheme membership
Health scheme membership
Full-time permanent position
Genuine opportunity for professional growth and progression as the business expands
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