Account Manager - Screeding & Flooring

U Value Insulation is an established international company, with over 40 years’ experience offering the building industry vast product choice combined with in-depth technical expertise.  Distributing an extensive product catalogue for application across the full range of floor, wall and roof requirements, ensuring a one stop shop for all our client needs.  We stock the very best brands & highest quality product ranges at competitive prices across thermal, acoustic and fire protection insulation products guaranteeing the widest choice and best value.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and commercially driven Account Manager to develop and grow our Screeding & Flooring customer base across the South of England. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing existing customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and promoting our range of high-quality screeding and flooring solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in construction sales, flooring, building materials, or technical specification sales who enjoys building long-term customer partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with existing customers, ensuring high levels of service and customer satisfaction.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities within the screeding and flooring sector.
• Visit contractors, distributors, merchants, architects, specifiers, and flooring installers across the assigned territory.
• Promote the company's screeding and flooring product range and provide technical guidance where required.
• Prepare quotations, negotiate pricing, and close sales opportunities.
• Deliver sales presentations and product demonstrations.
• Work closely with internal teams including Customer Service, Technical Support, Operations, and Logistics to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities.
• Maintain accurate customer records and sales pipeline using the CRM system.
• Achieve agreed sales targets, KPIs, and business objectives.
• Represent the company at industry exhibitions, trade events, and customer meetings.

Essential

• Previous experience in a sales or account management role within construction, building materials, flooring, or screeding.
• Proven ability to develop customer relationships and grow sales.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.

Desirable

• Knowledge of screeding systems, flooring products, insulation, adhesives, or related construction products.
• Experience selling into contractors, merchants, distributors, or specification markets.
• Technical understanding of flooring applications and construction practices.

Personal Attributes

• Customer-focused with a consultative sales approach.
• Strong relationship builder.
• Results-driven and target-oriented.
• Organised with excellent time management skills.
• Positive attitude and strong problem-solving ability.
• Team player who collaborates effectively across departments.
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Company car
• 24 days holidays per year
• Pension
• Group life cover
• Health care cash plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Laptop & mobile phone
• Bike To Work scheme
• Refer A Friend scheme
• Career progression
• A friendly team-focused working environment