Flooring Sales Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Designer Contracts is the UK’s largest flooring contractor operating across 13 regional facilities. As well as flooring, the company provides curtains and blinds, furniture and lighting, and operates a show home interior design services division.
We have been supplying and installing across the nation since 1992 and now employ over 350 staff members with an annual turnover in excess of £40 million.
Due to our continued growth we have an exciting opportunity for a Sales Manager to join our friendly team based in Norwich.
Salary – OTE £40k to £45k
Type – Permanent, Full Time
Working Pattern – Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Do you have a proven experience in acquiring and developing new business?
Are you able to maintain a positive relationship with customers?
Are you committed to providing an exceptional customer service?
If so then we would like to hear from you!
This role has an absolute focus on sales to maximise business. The ideal candidate will be able to bring in new customers and grow existing ones across a number of market sectors including, new build, rental properties, social housing, health care, care homes, education, hospitality and leisure, housing associations, commercial office and local authorities.
We are looking for a confident, proactive individual who is self-motivated and forward thinking in their approach to maximise sales and profit.
Other key areas of responsibilities include:
- Responding to and following up all sales enquiries
- Participating in planning, pricing and quotations
- Providing excellent customer service and ensuring customer satisfaction
Key Requirements
- A full and current UK driving licence
- A DBS check upon a successful application
- Will be required to gain a current CSCS card and undertake Asbestos Awareness training
- Experience of using a CRM system
- Experience of the flooring industry or the new build sector is advantageous but not essential.
Our continued success is based on having a loyal, motivated and friendly team of people with a drive to succeed. In return we offer a generous benefits package as detailed below:
- Company car – Audi A3
- Competitive Bonus
- 32 days holiday including 8 bank holidays
- Additional days leave for long service
- Health care plan provided by Westfield Health
- Life Insurance
- Contributory Pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Cycle to work scheme
- All inclusive and paid for team building days out
- Extensive training programs for ongoing learning and development
- A generous employee discount
Designer Contracts is an equal opportunities employer
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Flooring Sales Manager roles across Designer Contracts's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £40,000 - £45,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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