Head of Sales UK

Builders' Merchant Company; Banbury; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of water management solutions is seeking a Head of Sales UK to take ownership of UK sales and lead a team of senior sales and technical leaders. This role requires a minimum on-site presence of three days per week at the Banbury HQ, and is ideal for senior leaders with experience in the building or infrastructure products sector. The company values collaborative leadership and invests in its people as it pursues an exciting growth strategy.

Qualifications

• Senior B2B sales leader with experience in technical or project-led environments.
• Proven track record in leading teams and scaling performance.
• Commercially astute but prioritizes people and team dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UK sales strategy across four product groups.
• Enhance the performance of an established sales team.
• Collaborate closely with the Managing Director to execute a growth strategy.

Skills

B2B sales leadership

Technical understanding in construction supply

Performance management

Strong communication

Job description

We’re proud to be working with GRAF UK Ltd to appoint a Head of Sales UK — a genuinely senior commercial leadership role with real scale, substance, and purpose.

Why GRAF?

GRAF UK is the UK arm of a long‑established, family‑owned German group — financially secure, long‑term in outlook, and free from PE or PLC pressure. The UK business is on an exciting growth journey!

They supply premium, German‑engineered water management solutions, operating across:

• Stormwater management
• Wastewater treatment
• Sustainability‑led ancillary products

Their products are built from recycled materials, fully recyclable, and sit at the intersection of infrastructure, construction, regulation, and sustainability — markets with strong structural tailwinds.

The opportunity

This role takes full ownership of UK sales across four product groups, leading an established team of senior sales and technical leaders. It’s not a turnaround. It’s about amplifying what already works, setting direction, developing leaders, and partnering closely with the Managing Director as the business delivers an exciting growth strategy!

High trust. High autonomy. Big influence.

The culture

Values‑led, low ego, and collaborative. GRAF invests heavily in its people and lives its values daily:

• Constantly Improve
• Take Ownership
• Find a Way
• Treat Others Well
• Enjoy the Journey

This suits confident, mature leaders who empower teams rather than dominate them.

Who they’re looking for

• Senior B2B sales leader from a technical / project‑led construction supply environment
• Proven with leading managers and scaling performance
• Commercially sharp but people‑first
• Comfortable with autonomy, ambiguity, and accountability
• Values and behaviour matter more than specific product experience

Location: Banbury HQ - This role requires a strong on‑site presence (minimum 3 days per week), so candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance.

If you’re a senior sales leader in the building or infrastructure products sector looking for real impact, long‑term runway, and a business doing meaningful work, this is one to explore.

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