Account Manager - Screeding & Flooring

About this role

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 UK. 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.
Requirements
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.
Benefits
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