FREE Building Products Sales Career Recruitment Clinics for February 2016

The New Year is already a month old, but how are your plans for a new job going? If opportunity seems to be passing you by, it is time you made things happen. 

However, if you are not sure how best to make your next move, you should take advantage of a FREE evaluation of your career, gain expert guidance on your next move and a look at suitable current vacancies. Interested? 

Arrange to attend our PinBuild Career Development Clinics this February. This could be the most important appointment of your career so far...

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

February clinic dates

• Tuesday 9th February - West Mids (Birmingham)
• Thursday 11th February - North East (Leeds)
• Tuesday 16th February - East Midlands (Notts/Derby)
• Thursday 18th February - South East (Dartford)
• Tuesday 23rd February - South Central (Southampton)
• Thursday 25th February - South West (Bristol)

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.' Our other partner is the wonderful Lighthouse Club, who look after people and families from the industry who have suffered from illness, injury or death. 

Construction Sales Job in Focus for September: Sales Manager for Luxury Ceramic Tiles to Commercial Sector in London

Our latest construction products industry Job in Focus is a superb opportunity as a Architectural Sales Manager in South London for a range of luxury ceramic, natural stone and glass tiles. 

You would be selling and marketing to architects and interior designers to secure projects in luxury commercial, hospitality, leisure and high-end residential sectors. 

Each month our Construction 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: Architectural Sales Manager
Job Ref: J4656
Product: Ceramic Tiles
Location: South London
Salary: £42k (OTE £60-70k)
Type: Field Sales

EMPLOYER: Our client is a market leading manufacturer of high end luxury ceramic tiles, boasting an excellent reputation for innovation, quality and customer service as well as a well respected and established brand within the Architectural community. 

JOB DESCRIPTION: Architectural Sales Manager - Responsible for marketing our Client's superb portfolio of high end luxury natural stone, ceramic and glass tiles and surfacing products, securing projects in luxury commercial, hospitality, leisure and high end residential sectors. The role will incorporate establishing and developing relationships with key Architects, Interior Designers and key stakeholders within the Commercial interiors sector within the London area. 

LOCATION: South London, our client will consider candidates living in London, Berkshire, Surrey, Kent or Sussex. 

PERSON: We are seeking a high calibre specification sales professional with proven experience in the interior finishing marketplace. You will have experience dealing with Architects, Designers or Developers in the London community as well as a passion and flair for design and aesthetics. 

BENEFITS: On offer is a basic salary of up to £42,000 providing a realistic OTE of £60,000 - £70,000 through a % of sales turnover for the area with a superb range of secondary benefits including: a contributory pension, healthcare, 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, and a tablet, mobile phone, laptop and fully expensed company car. 

For further information or to discuss your career options contact Steve Brennan on 01480 405225 or apply online.

Featured Construction Industry Sales Jobs for September 2014

September 2014: Now the summer is over and before the chaos of the run up to Christmas starts, it is an ideal time to start looking for a new construction and building industry sales job - with this in mind you may wish to take a look at our current construction products sales jobs.  We have some superb job opportunities on our books at the moment and we feature some of them 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

Keep informed of ALL our latest jobs when they become available on our Facebook page. Remember to click LIKE! to ensure you receive the full benefits of news, jobs, entertainment, articles, events and promotions.

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

KBB Job in Focus for August - Key Accounts role for DIY channel

Our building and construction products industry Job in Focus for August is a national Key Accounts role in the KBB sector selling and marketing bathroom products for a leading manufacturer to the DIY channel. This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to develop their career to national accounts management.

Each month our Construction 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: Key Account Manager
Job Ref: J4513
Product: Bathroom Products
Location: National role
Salary: £43k + bonus and benefits

EMPLOYER: Our Client are a market leading bathroom product manufacturer with a superb reputation and a long established history in this sector. 

JOB DESCRIPTION: They are now looking to recruit a new Key Account Manager to help develop their DIY channel including the likes of B&Q, Screwfix, Wickes, Homebase etc. Responsibilities will include delivering budgeted sales target, average selling price, prime margin and profit. Negotiate cost pricing, marketing spend and trading agreements etc. 

LOCATION: National - ideally living Southern UK / Midlands 

CANDIDATE: We are looking for extremely high calibre candidates who can demonstrate a clear track record of success selling ideally into the DIY / Multiple Outlet Retail sector. This may suit somebody who has tasted success in this sector but not necessarily already holding a full National Account responsibility.

PACKAGE: On offer is a basic salary of £40k - £43k (negotiable) plus excellent bonus scheme, quality car and all the normal benefits associated with a position of this seniority with a market leading brand.

Call us on 01480 405225 or email us via recruit@pinnacleconsulting.co.uk to find out more.

What is your favourite song about work or looking for a job?

A little bit of fun for you to enjoy and get involved with. Music often gives us inspiration and ideas or conveys our feelings or makes us laugh or cry. 

Work, employment, careers and jobs are common themes of songs, so what are your favourites? Here are five you might like.



1. The Bangles 'Manic Monday'
Do you dread Monday morning? Perhaps you should think about a new job.

2. The Clash 'Career Opportunities'
Sometimes we feel that their are no opportunities out there, but with the ever-improving economy and healthy building and construction industry, it is the best time in years to look for a new job.

3. David Bowie 'A New Career in a New Town'
Many people not only change careers, but need a new start in a new part of the country. At Pinnacle we offer sales and marketing jobs across the UK.

4. Dolly Parton '9-5'
Are you strictly '9-5' in your job or do you spend time improving yourself in the evenings and weekends?

5. Fountains of Wayne 'Bright Future in Sales'
Do you have the skills to succeed in sales? Enjoy and smile at this song.

Let us know you're favourite songs on a work theme and search for our latest construction sales and marketing jobs, if you are looking for a new job.

Tel. 01480 405225.

Construction Sales Jobs Recruitment Clinics July 2014

If you're ready for your next career move in construction products sales and you would like an independent evaluation of your career? Why not arrange to attend one of our FREE PinBuild Career Development Clinics this July at a location near you.

PinBuild Clinics are for sales professionals in the construction and building products sector. They provide specialist career advice & a match to our latest construction sales vacancies.

Call to arrange to meet one of our Consultants 01480 405225 or e-mail recruit@pinnacleconsulting.co.uk

Next clinic dates

• Wednesday 9th July - Reading
• Wednesday 16th July - Cardiff

Our current jobs: You might find one you'd like to discuss: Search for building 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.'

Construction Products Industry Job in Focus for June

Our Construction Products Industry Job in Focus for June is a great opportunity to work for a manufacturer of sustainable building products. As Sales Director you would develop specification sales strategy to team of twelve and also sales with merchant and contractor channels.

Each month our Job in Focus feature takes a detailed look at some of the fantastic 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: Sales Director
Job Ref: J4351
Product: Roofing Pitched
Location: National
Salary: £60k plus great package

EMPLOYER: Our client are an industry leading independent manufacturer of sustainable building products 

JOB DESCRIPTION: Sales Director - A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for a high calibre senior sales management professional to inherit responsibility for the strategic direction, development and management of the sales function of a market leading manufacturer in the Building Product Sector. The role will incorporate leading and managing a sales force of 12, developing the companies approach to specification selling whilst maximising profitable sales volume through existing Merchant and Contractor focused channels. 

LOCATION: National, candidates will ideally be located in Lincolnshire, South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and surrounding areas. 

CANDIDATE: Our client are seeking a high calibre proven sales management professional with experience in management of sales strategy and activity. The successful candidate will have proven success in managing and developing a field based sales team as well as multidiscipline experience across Specification and Building Product Distribution Channels. 

PACKAGE: Basic Salary to £60,000 with realistic OTE of £75,000 + Excellent management package and benefits. 

For further information or to discuss your career options contact Steve Brennan on 01480 405225 or apply online.

Featured Building Sales Jobs in the UK Construction Industry - April 2014

April 2014: As we approach the Easter break and the height of Spring, there are signs of fresh starts and newness all around us. If you are thinking of taking this into your professional life too, you may wish to take a look at our current building sales jobs in the construction products industry.  We have some superb sales opportunities on our books at present and we feature some of them 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.

• Call us on 01480 405225 to discuss any of our current vacancies
• Email us on recruit@pinnacleconsulting.co.uk
• Visit our website at www.pinnacleconsulting.co.uk to find out about our full range of recruitment services for the building products sector.

Keep informed of ALL our latest jobs when they become available on our Facebook page. Remember to click LIKE! to ensure you receive the full benefits of news, jobs, entertainment, articles, events and promotions.

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

Job in Focus for March: Technical National Sales Manager for Insulation Products

Our Job in Focus for March is a great opportunity for an experienced construction sales professional with a excellent technical background to market a specialist product portfolio of Insulation products for Industrial, HVAC and Marine applications. You would manage a technical sales team of two. This role covers the UK and Ireland.

Each month our Job in Focus feature takes a detailed look at some of the fantastic 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 Details
Job Title: National Sales Manager
Job Ref: J3993
Product: Insulation Products
Location: National (UK and Ireland)
Salary: £50k plus 20% bonus
Sector: Field Sales

EMPLOYER: Our client is a market leading supplier in structural building products, who are a huge global brand. 

DESCRIPTION: Technical Sales Manager (UK & IR): The purpose of this role is to represent the Technical division which covers the UK and Ireland, marketing a specialist product portfolio including Thermal, Acoustic, Fire-Safe and Custom Insulation products for Industrial, HVAC and Marine applications. This role will be targeting key Architects, Specifiers, Main Contractors, M&E Consultants, Installers, Distributors, and Key End Users spanning these sectors. The role also incorporates management of the specialist technical sales team of two people. 

LOCATION: UK and Ireland - Covering Nationally, ideal location Midlands but flexible. 

PERSON: We are seeking a proven and commercially strong sales person from the structural building products market who has sold to distributors or worked for a distributor. This person should be a commercially astute salesperson with a successful track record in construction sales. The ideal would be a candidate with experience in Marine, Offshore, Process or Technical Industrial Insulation applications, Specialist Coatings, Fire Protection, Acoustics, Pre Insulated Pipe, Ducting or Specialist HVAC. An education in Mechanical engineering or a degree from a technical university would be beneficial but not essential. 

BENEFITS: On offer is a basic salary of circa £50,000 plus 20% bonus, car, pension, healthcare, iPhone and 30 days plus bank holidays. 

For further information or to discuss your career options contact Chris Easom on 01480 405 225 or by email chris@pinnacleconsulting.co.uk

Job in Focus: Regional Sales Director for Building Products Manufacturer (North)

Our Job in Focus for February is a superb opportunity to manage and drive large team of Area Sales Managers in the Northern region for a worldwide manufacturer of building products. You would be responsible for developing high volume and high spend distribution channels.

Each month our Job in Focus feature takes a more detailed look at some of the fantastic construction, building products, and interiors' products job vacancies currently on our books. Job in Focus is also featured on the home page of our website. Take a look at www.pinnacleconsulting.co.uk 

Job Details

Job Title: Regional Sales Director
Job Ref: J3918
Product: Heavyside
Location: North
Salary: £65k
Sector: Sales Management

CLIENT: A major producer of building products, manufacturing and operating throughout the world and at the forefront of innovation, design and modern methods of construction. Manufacturing at two key UK Sites - they have enjoyed unprecedented growth in 2013 and are targeting significant further growth and innovation in the years to come. 

JOB DESCRIPTION: To manage and drive sales across the Northern Region through strategic implementation of added value strategies via Regional Sales Management team of 3 who manage a combined field sales team of 14 with a current northern region turnover in excess of £50 m. You will identify key areas of growth and development within high volume, high spend channels. The role holder will develop and lead the future northern strategy of the external Sales function to deliver business goals and targets, whilst ensuring that customer requirements and expectations are exceeded.

LOCATION: Field based management role covering the North of England and Scotland. Yorkshire, Manchester, Liverpool, Sheffield, Nottingham, Derby, West Midlands.

CANDIDATE: Ambitious and career minded you will already be an accomplished Sales Leader and comfortable challenging the status quo. You will implement sales and commercial strategy across the business and deliver added value. You will thrive in such a fast moving, high volume and challenging market sector whilst delivering growth through existing and new accounts within Specification, Design and Build, Housing, Distribution and Merchanting.

PACKAGE: c£65k basic plus bonus, executive car, contributory pension scheme, private health etc.

For further information or to discuss your career options contact Steve Rogan on 01480 405225 or apply online here.

Featured Specification Sales Jobs in the Building Products sector - January 2014

January 2014: It has been a positive start to the year for building and construction products' manufacturers and distributors. There has been an increase in demand for products resulting in many starting to recruit to enhance their sales teams.  We have some excellent sales vacancies on our books and, this month, we focus on Specification Sales roles throughout the UK. Specification selling is now a crucial part of a companies sales strategy.

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 specification sales jobs.

• Call us on 01480 405225 to discuss any of our current vacancies
• Email us on recruit@pinnacleconsulting.co.uk
• Visit our website at www.pinnacleconsulting.co.uk to find out about our full range of recruitment services for the building products sector.

Keep informed of ALL our latest jobs when they become available on our Facebook page. Remember to click LIKE! to ensure you receive the full benefits of news, jobs, entertainment, articles, events and promotions.

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

Job in Focus: Commercial Director for Major Building Products Manufacturer

Our second Job in Focus for December is a fantastic opportunity with a major manufacturer of building products. The company is highly innovative and have been experiencing significant growth. They now seek a Sales and Commercial Director for the UK and Ireland. The role holder is required to play a proactive and driving role on the Company’s Executive Committee as well as developing and leading sales strategy.

Each month Job in Focus takes a more detailed look at some of the fantastic construction, building products, and interiors' products vacancies currently on our books. Job in Focus is also featured on the home page of our website. Take a look at www.pinnacleconsulting.co.uk 

Job Title: Sales & Commercial Director

Job Ref: J3779

Product: Building Products

Location: National

Salary: £100k

CLIENT: Are a major producer of building products. Manufacturing and operating throughout the world they are at the forefront of innovation, design and modern methods of construction. Manufacturing at two key UK Sites - they have enjoyed unprecedented growth in 2013 and are targetting significant further growth and innovation in the years to come. 

JOB DESCRIPTION: To drive sales through strategic implementation of added value strategies across a UK sales team in excess of 30 with a current turnover well over £100 million. You will identify key areas of growth and development within high volume, high spend channels. The role holder will develop and lead the future strategy of the external Sales function to deliver business goals and targets, whilst ensuring that customer requirements and expectations are exceeded. The role holder is required to play a proactive and driving role on the Company’s Executive Committee, having equal ownership with all other members of the Executive Committee for the results and direction of the Business 

LOCATION: Covering the UK and Ireland. 

CANDIDATE: Ambitious and career minded you will already be an accomplished Sales Leader and comfortable challenging the status quo. You will implement sales and commercial strategy across the business and deliver added value. Ideally an MBA gradute you will thrive in such a fast moving, high volume and challenging market sector whilst delivering growth through existing and new accounts within Specification, Design and Build, Housing, Distibution and Merchanting. 

PACKAGE: Negotiable basic salary c£100k plus excellent bonus scheme, re-location package and excellent executive benefits. 

For further information or to discuss your career options contact Steve Rogan on 01480 405225 or email steve@pinnacleconsulting.co.uk

This Christmas, I want a new construction sales job...

Is there a new construction sales
or marketing job for you waiting to be
opened this Christmas?

If a new construction sales or marketing job is high on your wish list this Christmas Your dream present could be waiting to be unopened. 2014 is set to be a year of growth for the industry, so make sure you are part of it.

CHOOSE YOURSELF A PRESENT - TAKE A LOOK AT OUR CHRISTMAS LIST OF JOBS!

If you are interested in any our roles or are looking to develop your career, contact us today or take a look at our website for more details.

• Call us on 01480 405225 to discuss any of our current vacancies
• Email us on recruit@pinnacleconsulting.co.uk
• Visit our website at www.pinnacleconsulting.co.uk to find out about our full range of recruitment services for the building products sector.

We would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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Job in Focus for December: Fantastic KBB Sales Management role for Northern region

Our Job In Focus for December is an excellent sales management opportunity to lead and manage a team of Area Managers covering the North of the UK. You would be working for a market leading manufacturer within the bathroom sector.

Each month Job in Focus takes a more detailed look at one of the fantastic construction, building products, and interiors' products vacancies currently on our books. Job in Focus is also featured on the home page of our website. Take a look at www.pinnacleconsulting.co.uk



Job Title: Regional Sales Manager
Product: KBB sector - Bathroom Products
Location: North & North East
Salary:  £50k

EMPLOYER: Our client is a true market leading manufacturer within the Bathroom sector. 

JOB DESCRIPTION: Regional Sales Manager - You will be tasked with leading, managing and motivating a team of Area Sales Managers selling a market leading range of Bathroom products, targetting the Merchant, Retail and Distribution Channels. In addition to management responsibility of the team, you will be tasked with senior level negotiation with key accounts. 

LOCATION: North - Covering the North of the UK - Applicants living North of Birmingham 

CANDIDATE: We are seeking applications from exceptional calibre field sales management professionals. You will have a background in managing a field based sales team. Experience selling via Consumer channels or trade distribution channels is significantly beneficial, ie experience dealing with Retail, DIY, Merchant or Wholesale and Distribution accounts. Product knowledge is not important, however a preference would be experience in FMCG, Bathrooms, Kitchens or Consumer led products. 

PACKAGE: up to circa £50,000 + Excellent Bonus + Car + Pension + Mobile + Laptop + Excellent company benefits. 

For further information contact Steve Brennan on 01480 405225 or email sbrennan@pinnacleconsulting.co.uk

Featured Building Products Sales Jobs for November 2013

November 2013: We have some superb field sales vacancies on our books at present. Confidence within the industry continues to grow with more and more companies entering active recruiting mode. This month we focus on a number of fantastic specification sales and standard sales roles throughout the UK building products, KBB and construction industry. We hope you find what you're looking for.

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.

• Call us on 01480 405225 to discuss any of our current vacancies
• Email us on recruit@pinnacleconsulting.co.uk
• Visit our website at www.pinnacleconsulting.co.uk to find out about our full range of recruitment services for the building products sector.

Keep informed of ALL our latest jobs when they become available on our Facebook page. Remember to click LIKE! to ensure you receive the full benefits of news, jobs, entertainment, articles, events and promotions.

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