Area Specification Sales Manager (M62 Corridor) at VELUX Commercial

Saint Peters, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sales, Technical Background, Commercial Insight, Relationship Building, Project Sales, Architectural Drawings, Presentation Skills, Networking Skills, Communication Skills, Negotiation Skills, Organization, Planning, CRM Systems, Building Regulations Knowledge, Roof Construction, Facades, Glazing Systems

Industry

Nonresidential Building Construction

Description

Where there is light, there is life. This philosophy is at the heart of what we do, linking natural resources with human needs. As "daylight engineers," we are committed to achieving our goal of constantly giving the world new possibilities of bringing daylight and fresh air into the homes and lives of people. Our culture reflects our values and way of working and we strive to let them shine through everything we do. Whether pursuing a career in sales, marketing, distribution, manufacturing or support operations, we believe in working as a unified team to bring light to life. Do you thrive on turning great designs into real-world impact? Are you motivated by influencing decision-makers and driving business growth through strong technical and commercial insight? Join VELUX Commercial as an Area Specification Sales Manager and help us make daylight an essential part of architecture across the UK and Ireland. Your challenges As our Area Specification Sales Manager, you’ll report to the National Sales Manager, UK & Ireland, and become part of a high-performing team dedicated to growing the VELUX Commercial brand in the specification market. You’ll work closely with architects, specifiers, and contractors — building meaningful relationships and uncovering opportunities. Your key responsibilities include: Maximise sales probability via strong focus on securing specification & demand creation. Secure and win business for VELUX Commercial by developing VC specified projects or conversion. Maintain CRM records for Area contacts and projects. Develop and implement strong closing techniques to secure specification by influencing Specifiers and Architects. Cover the buying center with robust stakeholder engagement Raise VC full product portfolio awareness through delivering company presentations and CPDs. Develop key relationships with all customers with a primary focus on Specifiers, Architects & design department within larger regional and national contractors. Build effective working relationships with relevant trade, industry and regulatory bodies. Strong focus on building pipelines and project conversion Conduct site visits and surveys (Working at height) Maintain high relevancy for VC within the commercial market. Establish VC products as a clear choice in both market share and market opinion. Work both individually and with colleagues to achieve company strategy objectives, targets and goals. Monitor market potential and share sales leads with relevant colleagues. Carry out any other tasks as may be reasonably requested in relation to your role Your qualifications You’re a natural relationship-builder with a technical mindset and a passion for creating impact through design and construction. You combine curiosity with commercial focus and have a drive to see projects through from concept to completion. We imagine that you bring: Strong technical and commercial background with direct project sales experience. Proven ability to manage the full sales process end-to-end Experience working with architectural and construction drawings. A track record of success in territory sales or specification-driven roles. Excellent presentation and networking skills with the confidence to engage at all levels. Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation abilities. High level of organisation and planning — focusing on the right priorities at the right time. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems (e.g. Glenigan or similar). A full UK driving licence and valid passport. It’s a plus if you: Have knowledge of building regulations. Experience in roof construction, facades, or glazing systems. Are an experienced negotiator with a consultative sales approach. This role involves occasional overnight travel (approx. 4–5 nights per month) and working at heights (training provided). Your opportunities At VELUX Commercial, we strive to create a fulfilling and impactful work environment for everyone. Become part of a strong team, embrace our entrepreneurial spirit, and align with a meaningful purpose. Join us and give your career a bright future. Be part of a strong team – Work alongside 1,100 colleagues from 11 European countries who value collaboration, openness, and shared success. Embrace the entrepreneurial spirit – Thrive in a dynamic and informal environment where ideas turn into action quickly, and personal development is encouraged. Align with a meaningful purpose – Contribute to building brighter, more sustainable indoor spaces that create well-being for both people and the planet. Application and contact Ready to take your career to the next level and make a visible impact in the construction and architectural landscape? We’d love to hear from you! We review applications and conduct interviews on an ongoing basis — so don’t wait to apply. #Commercial Equal Opportunity Employer VELUX Commercial is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. To further our goal of equal employment opportunity for all employees and prospective employees, it is the policy of VELUX Commercial to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity and only job-related qualifications will be required. VELUX Commercial is a new division in the VELUX Group established in 2019 and comprises the former JET, Vitral and VELUX Modular Skylights organisations. Today, VELUX Commercial operates as one company with more than 1200 people working in Sales, Production, and support functions in 13 different countries. We offer to support building professionals throughout the entire process from specification to delivery and maintenance of daylight and ventilation solutions for industrial, commercial, and public buildings.

Responsibilities

As an Area Specification Sales Manager, you will maximize sales probability by securing specifications and demand creation while developing relationships with architects and contractors. You will also maintain CRM records and conduct site visits to ensure project success.