Job Description

Sales Manager - BMS / Energy
Up to 67,500 basic + car allowance / company car + bonus
North East (Durham office) | Office-based with regional travel | Monday-Friday
An opportunity to join a well-established and highly respected building services and energy solutions provider, leading sales activity across the North East region.
This role focuses on winning project and major upgrade work within the BMS / energy space, working with consultants, M&E contractors and end-user clients. You'll play a key role in driving regional performance, safeguarding margins and building long-term commercial relationships within a business known for technical expertise and stability.
What's in It for You?
Up to 67,500 basic salary
Car allowance or company car scheme (including EV options)
Company performance bonus scheme
25 days holiday, rising with service (plus option to buy/sell days)
Strong pension scheme (increasing with length of service)
Private healthcare & wellbeing benefits
Discounted gym memberships & fitness perks
Cycle to work scheme
EV salary sacrifice & home charger loan scheme
Smart tech & lifestyle discounts
Employee discount platform covering retail, travel and leisure
Long-term progression within a growing, stable business
The Role
This is a senior, technically led sales role with responsibility for driving project-based revenue across the region.
Target consultants, M&E contractors and end users to secure BMS projects, upgrades and energy works
Lead sales activity across major project and upgrade opportunities
Build and develop long-term relationships through technical presentations and solution-led selling
Prepare quotations based on site surveys, specifications and technical documentation
Maintain accurate forecasting and sales reporting to the Regional Sales Manager
Work closely with sales, service and project teams to win work from competitors
Promote the company's service offering and brand within the North East
About You
Proven experience in BMS / building services / energy sales
Strong background in project sales or major upgrade work
In-depth understanding of estimating, bid management and Building Management Systems
Existing relationships with consultants, contractors and end users in the region
Commercially astute with the ability to manage margin and profitability
Confident presenting, negotiating and influencing at senior stakeholder level
Organised, proactive and comfortable working autonomously
This role is being advertised by Step Ahead Recruitment on behalf of a client. All information has been provided by our client and is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of advertising.
Step Ahead Recruitment is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all recruitment practices. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and ensure all candidates are assessed purely on merit and ability.

Skills Required