Contracts Specification Manager – Flooring Solutions

Location: National (ideal location North of England)
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 dependent on experience + Bonus (OTE £65k–£80k+)
Benefits:  Hybrid Company Car or Allowance option, Pension, 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

The Role

We are recruiting for a newly created Contracts Specification Manager position within a leading UK manufacturer in the flooring sector.

This is a project-led specification role, focused on driving demand and securing specifications across a wide range of residential and commercial developments. You will be responsible for promoting a full portfolio of high-quality flooring solutions, including underlay, acoustic systems, adhesives, and accessories.

Key responsibilities include:

• Securing product specifications with architects, developers, and main contractors
• Managing projects from initial specification through to completion
• Working on large-scale residential and commercial projects (e.g. housing developments, hotels, hospitals, leisure)
• Tracking and identifying opportunities using industry tools such as Barbour ABI or Glenigan
• Collaborating with an established sales team across distribution and retail channels

This is a strategic growth role within the business, offering the opportunity to shape and develop the specification function.

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The Company

Our client is a market-leading manufacturer within the flooring industry, with a long-established heritage and a reputation for quality and innovation.

• Part of a major international group
• Turnover exceeding £80 million
• Recognised as a leader within their category
• Significant recent investment in sales infrastructure and project tracking tools

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The Candidate

We are seeking a high-calibre sales professional with a strong background in specification or contract sales.

Ideal experience includes:

• Proven success in winning large, multi-site or project-based specifications
• Experience working with developers, architects, and contractors
• Strong commercial awareness and project management skills
• Familiarity with CRM systems and lead generation platforms (e.g. Barbour ABI, Glenigan)
• Background in interiors, construction products, or building materials (preferred but not essential)

This role would suit someone ambitious, driven, and capable of operating at a strategic level within a growing function.

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What’s on Offer

• Competitive basic salary with strong bonus potential
• Company car (or allowance)
• Pension scheme (employer contribution)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Genuine opportunity to build and shape a key division

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If you’re looking to step into a high-impact specification role with real autonomy and long-term growth potential, we’d love to hear from you.