Job Description

We're Growing - And You Could Be Part of It

Are you passionate about architecture, built heritage, natural materials, and the beauty of the Lake District?

At Burlington Stone (park of the Holker group), we've been crafting excellence since 1843. For over 180 years, our family-run business has quarried some of the UK's finest natural slate and stone from the heart of Cumbria -- materials that have shaped everything from iconic national landmarks to charming local spaces.

We're now looking for a

Sales Manager (North of England)

to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate and offers the chance to learn about Burlington's unique natural building materials, which are of the highest quality and highly respected in the industry and play a significant role in the future of the organisation with scope for career progression. The role is based predominantly in the south of Cumbria and the Lake District, travelling throughout the north of England, and it offers the opportunity for someone to relocate to this beautiful part of the UK, or for those already based here to be part of one of the key industries in the area.

Who We're Looking For

Commercial awareness and a confident, consultative approach A genuine appreciation for architecture, design, and natural materials The ability to connect with professionals, build trust, and foster relationships A proactive mindset, curiosity, and the drive to contribute meaningfully

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the revenue and margin performance of the sales territory. Build and maintain a specifier network in the territory to generate single project and repeat specifications in order to achieve the revenue and margin goals. Build and maintain contractor, sub-contractor, partner and merchant relationships that protect specifications and generate non-specification sales. Build client relationships that protect specifications and generate non-specification sales. React to/capitalise on open or non-specification opportunities through client, contractor, sub-contractor and merchant relationships. Collaborate with the other members of the external sales team, the internal sales team and production and quarry colleagues to deliver on the supply of Burlington materials to meet the specification and non-specification orders achieved.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Degree level qualification is desirable but not essential. Knowledge of the slate and stone industry is beneficial but not essential. An understanding of the specification process is desirable. Effective communication skills and the ability to deliver CPD presentations to A willingness and capability to learn the technical aspects of natural slate and stone production and application. An understanding of the sales process. An ability to read architects' drawings, shop drawings, cutting sheets etc. An awareness of 3D CAD would be useful but not essential. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office. Effective organisational skills. Ability and willingness to work flexible working hours. A systematic approach and good attention to detail. A capacity for hard work, with a cheerful approach and a 'can do' attitude A professional, friendly and enthusiastic approach to all aspects of the supply of Burlington slate and stone materials, from initial specification, through to delivery and installation and the willingness to go the extra mile in delivering the highest quality of customer service through the whole sales process.

Holker Group Benefits

Free tickets for you and a guest into Holker Hall and Gardens all year round Discount for the Holker Hall and Gardens Courtyard Cafe and Giftshop Free tickets for you and a guest to the Cartmel Races Discounted products from Burlington Stone
Apply via Indeed or on our recruitment portal: https://app.staffologyhr.co.uk/recruit/application/apply.aspx?cid=5280-21253F64-943A-4A5B-9029-00A66ADC958D&VacancyID=29416-CEDF6826-5F16-43B0-AC1E-66001D0A1786 (copy and paste into url)

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Kirkby-In-Furness LA17 7UN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kirkby-In-Furness LA17 7UN

Reference ID: BSL/SM25