PinBuild Construction Sales and Marketing Career Clinics - December 2014

This Christmas, perhaps top of your wish list is a new sales or marketing job in the construction industry. Often the best way to start this process is to get an independent evaluation of your career and guidance to help you find your next job? If this is the case, you should arrange to attend our FREE PinBuild Career Development Clinics this December.

PinBuild Clinics are for sales and marketing professionals in the construction and building products sector, providing specialist career advice and a match to the latest construction sales vacancies.

Call us and arrange to meet one of our expert construction industry consultants on 01480 405225 or contact us via to secure your booking e-mail recruit@pinnacleconsulting.co.uk

Next clinic dates

• Wednesday 3rd December, Basingstoke
• Wednesday 10th December, Nottingham

Our current jobs: You might find one you'd like to discuss: Search for building and construction products sales jobs

PinBuild Clinics will evaluate the job seeker’s career to date and identify the best opportunities available. The clinics provide professionals with expert advice on how to progress their career by discussing the industry sectors that have potential for growth, the skills and focus needed to ensure that they develop with the changing nature of the market and how to ensure that their career continues to progress rather than stagnating.

The clinics will also assist those that attend to map out a realistic and achievable career path, including any potential training requirements. Assistance will also be given to evaluate their CV and also their interview technique and where they should focus to ensure they realise their true potential in the building and construction industry.

We specialise in external and internal sales positions, marketing and management roles and director and board appointments with manufacturers, merchants or distributors across the whole building, construction and interiors product spectrum.

Take some time out to read about CRASH the construction industry's charity for homeless people and one of our industry partners for our charity initiative 'Helping others as you recruit.'

Latest housing stats released by DCLG/HCA

The latest housebuilding statistics released by the government reveal a mixed set of results, but generally the figures show how far the sector has come in the last 12 months.

Private starts in England reached 27,300 in the three months to September 2014, this is 4.6% up on the same quarter in 2013.

But the figures from the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) revealed that against the previous quarter (April to June 2014) private starts dropped 8%.

In total, private and public, 33,000 homes were started in the September quarter, a 10% drop on the previous quarter.

Private completions in the September quarter increased 9.6% to 24,280 against the same quarter last year. Compared to the previous quarter of this year, they climbed 3%.

Annual private starts in the 12 months to September 2014 climbed 19% to 112,270 compared to the 12 months to September 2013. And annual private sector completions increased 8% to 93,000.

Overall annual housing starts in the 12 months to September 2014 rose 16% to 138,640 against the previous 12 months.

The Homes and Communities Agency also released its latest housing statistics. During the first six months of its financial year (April 1 – September 30), the HCA saw a 26% rise in market home starts to 3,229 against the same period last year. The number of market homes completed increased 41% to 3,545.

If you're interested in a sales job in the building products industry, find out more here.

Sales and Marketing Management Building Industry Featured Jobs - November 2014

November 2014: We have seen an abundance of fantastic Executive level Sales and Marketing Management opportunities recently in the construction and building industry and we feature some of them in detail here.

If you are interested in any of these roles or are looking to develop your career, contact us or take a look at our website for more details on our construction sales jobs and recruitment services.

• Call us on 01480 405225 to discuss any of our current vacancies
• Email us on recruit@pinnacleconsulting.co.uk

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See below for full details of our featured jobs (click 'Read more' if required).

Growth extends to all sectors of the construction industry despite private housing dip

Good news for the whole construction industry has been revealed in the latest Construction Trade Survey. The survey reported that construction activity rose for the sixth consecutive month in Q3 and showed growth in all sectors other than private housing, where output slowed a little. However, the news that firms across right across construction, from SMEs to the largest contractors, reported increased output in the third quarter is very healthy for the long-term strength of the industry.

Commenting on the survey, Dr Noble Francis, Economics Director at the Construction Products Association, said, “Construction firms reported growth once again in the third quarter of 2014, the sixth consecutive rise in activity for the first time in six and a half years.  Activity rose in the third quarter according to 60% of contractors, on balance.

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“Private housing activity slowed in Q3 with 35% of firms, on balance, reporting that private housing output rose compared with 57% in Q1 and 41% in Q2.  This slower growth in private housing, however, was offset by significant growth in other sectors.  On balance, 43% of firms reported growth in private commercial, the largest construction sector, which covers offices and retail work.  A further 41% of firms, on balance, reported work growing in the private industrial sector, which covers factories and warehouses construction.

“Construction firms also reported rises in forward looking indicators such as orders and enquiries, which clearly indicate that activity will rise throughout 2015.  A rise in Q3 order books in private housing was reported by 15% of contractors, on balance.  A further 13% and 12% of firms reported rises, on balance, in orders books across private industrial and public non-housing (education and health) respectively.

“The only dark clouds in construction were seen around margins, which continued to be hit hard. Construction firms had to suffer rises in costs in Q3 once again and although tender prices also rose in Q3, the benefits of these tender price rises are only likely to be felt when the work from these contracts occurs in 2015.”

Stephen Ratcliffe, Director UKCG, said, “These figures are encouraging, especially since growth is now apparent in all sectors of construction.  They are in line with ONS data and paint a better picture than earlier this year.  Labour cost rises do signal the need for the industry to attract new recruits and emphasise the importance of our campaign ‘Born to Build’, which is trying to entice young people to consider a career in construction.”

Richard Beresford, Chief Executive of the National Federation of Builders, added, “The industry is in recovery.  The good news of across the board rises in reported output makes it tempting for us to take our eye off some of the industry’s structural issues.  With more work around, we have a little breathing space, an opportunity to address access to finance, tender costs, skills and security of materials’ supply to ensure a more sustainable recovery.”

Key survey findings include:

• 60% of building contractors, on balance, reported that construction output rose in the third quarter of 2014 compared with a year ago
• Private housing output in Q3 rose according to 35% of building contractors, on balance
• 43% of building contractors, on balance, reported that private commercial output rose in the third quarter of 2014 compared with a year ago
• Private industrial output in Q3 rose according to 41% of building contractors, on balance
• 68% of firms reported labour costs rose and 74% of firms reported that materials costs rose in Q3 compared with the previous quarter
• 11% of building contractors, on balance, reported a fall in margins in Q3 compared with Q2
• 41% of building contractors reported difficulties recruiting bricklayers in Q3 compared with 47% in Q2
• 39% of building contractors reported difficulties recruiting carpenters in Q3 compared with 47% in Q2

Building and Construction Industry Job in Focus (Nov 2014). Superb Export KBB role

Our latest construction products industry Job in Focus is a superb opportunity as a Export Sales Manager for a manufacturer of Bathroom Products.

You would be in charge of four Export Sales Managers and the internal team at the head office. You should expect to spend one week per month travelling overseas.

Each month our Construction and Building Industry Job in Focus feature takes a detailed look at some of the fantastic sales and marketing construction and building materials job vacancies currently on our books. Job in Focus is also promoted on our website. Visit www.pinnacleconsulting.co.uk 

Job Title: Head of Export Sales
Job Ref: J4754
Product: Bathroom Products
Location: National (plus international travel)
Salary: £60k
Sector: Management

EMPLOYER: Our client are a market leading manufacturer of Bathroom products with a fantastic reputation in their sector. 

JOB DESCRIPTION: Due to promotion they are now looking to recruit a new Head of Export sales. This person will manage a team of 4 Export Sales Managers who are based around various parts of the globe plus an internal team consisting of Internal Export Sales Executives, Order Processing, Administration, Shipping & Despatch etc. It is likely this person will spend a reasonable amount of time in the office managing the head office team although some of this time can be spent working remotely from home etc. They will also be expected to demonstrate a "hands on" approach to supporting & managing the Export Sales team which is likely to mean approximately a week per month on average travelling to various destinations - this will certainly include the Middle East & Africa. 

LOCATION: National - preferably living or prepared to spend time in Southern England 

CANDIDATE: We are looking for extremely highly calibre candidates with a proven track record in managing an Export Sales team supplying via distribution / agents. Ideally with solid experience managing sales in the Middle East & Africa you will need to demonstrate your ability to adapt to the working methods & cultures in different regions and support the team. 

PACKAGE: On offer is a basic salary likely to be between £50,000 to £60,000 plus excellent bonus scheme, car and other company benefits. 

For further information or to discuss your career options contact Colin Hoy on 01480 405225 or apply online

Finally a major contractor focused exhibition and at the right time of year too!

Another new building industry exhibition is set to hit the UK next year, but this one has been needed for sometime and it will also relate to long lost lovers of Interbuild, who will be delighted to see a major building industry trade exhibition taking place in the late autumn/early winter period again. 

The Build Show, the first comprehensive builder and contractor focused exhibition and forum to take place for a decade will provide an opportunity for the building, construction and related industries to network, to join together to share ideas, learn new information, skills and working practices, to trade and to grow together.

The Build Show will showcase every aspect of the building and construction industry and a wide ranging programme will explore every key issue and work with key industry leaders and organisations to address policy issues, develop skills and personal development, seek out, recognise and reward talent and ability. The event will take place on 27th, 28th and 29th October 2015 at the NEC, Birmingham.

Paul Godwin, Managing Director of Build Show said: "Autumn is a far better time for a contractor-focused event,” explained Godwin. “With increasing order books, SME builders and contractors especially might be hard pressed to take time off site in the spring." 

He added: “We recently conducted a significant piece of research amongst construction professionals and it was skills shortages, more than a lack of materials that was highlighted as the biggest obstacle in the way of industry growth. A key part of our seminars and content programme at the Build Show will be focussing on skills, learning and development."

The exhibition seems to be planning to address something appropriate to the needs of the industry and will give exhibitors a better chance of addressing and meeting users of their products and services in what is first major business-to-business event for builders and contractors for a number of years.

Build Show will bring together contractors, specifiers, builders, suppliers, house builders, architectural technologists and clients, all under one roof and will be an event designed for an industry that is crucial to the success of the UK as it sheds the shackles of recession. 

Are exhibitions still worth it? Read our feature.

More than 400 exhibitors occupying 35,000 feet sq.of space will be joined by an estimated 25,000 building and construction industry contractors and professionals who may choose from a mix of seminars, demonstrations, debates and discussions to make the Build Show a powerful and stimulating event at all levels.

Lets hope it is a success and along with Ecobuild will provide the UK with two excellent large and valuable exhibitions to serve the needs of the industry in the 21st century.

News brought to you by: www.pinnacleconsulting.co.uk - sales and marketing recruitment for the building products industry.

Construction Sales Career Development Clinics November 2014

Do you need an independent evaluation of your construction sales career and guidance to help you find your next job? Then, why not arrange to attend one of our FREE PinBuild Career Development Clinics this November at a UK location near you.

PinBuild Clinics are for sales and marketing professionals in the construction and building products sector, providing specialist career advice and a match to the latest construction sales vacancies.

Call us and arrange to meet one of our expert construction industry consultants on 01480 405225 or contact us via to secure your booking e-mail recruit@pinnacleconsulting.co.uk

Next clinic dates

• Wednesday 12th November, Kings Cross, London    
• Wednesday 19th November, Taunton
• Wednesday 26th November, Crawley

Our current jobs: You might find one you'd like to discuss: Search for building and construction products sales jobs

PinBuild Clinics will evaluate the job seeker’s career to date and identify the best opportunities available. The clinics provide professionals with expert advice on how to progress their career by discussing the industry sectors that have potential for growth, the skills and focus needed to ensure that they develop with the changing nature of the market and how to ensure that their career continues to progress rather than stagnating.

The clinics will also assist those that attend to map out a realistic and achievable career path, including any potential training requirements. Assistance will also be given to evaluate their CV and also their interview technique and where they should focus to ensure they realise their true potential in the building and construction industry.

We specialise in external and internal sales positions, marketing and management roles and director and board appointments with manufacturers, merchants or distributors across the whole building, construction and interiors product spectrum.

Take some time out to read about CRASH the construction industry's charity for homeless people people and one of our industry partners for our charity initiative 'Helping others as you recruit.'