Key Contractor Manager

Key Contractor Manager
South Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire
Patch covering postcodes of DN, S, LN, DE, NG, LE, PE20-PE25
Competitive Salary, Bonus, Company Car & Benefits

At Marshalls plc, we believe building tomorrow's world starts with what we can create together today. Since the 1890s, we've grown from a Yorkshire stone business into a leading UK manufacturer of building, roofing and landscaping solutions. Today, we support the people who design, build and maintain the homes, schools, hospitals, streets and infrastructure that communities across the UK rely on. Built on generations of expertise, we're known for quality, innovation and sustainability, helping our customers bring their vision to life and create places that work today and last for generations. We're proud of our heritage, excited by what's next and committed to helping our colleagues grow, develop and make a real difference. Together, we're building tomorrow's world.

Our operations are organised into three distinct divisions: Landscape Products, Building Products, and Roofing Products
We have an unrivalled offering of products, a respected brand, and a successful sales team! It’s within this passionate team at Marshalls, that we’re recruiting for a Key Contractor Manager.
Marshalls Landscaping delivers innovative hard landscaping solutions for projects across the UK, from city centre transformations and public realm schemes to housing developments and community spaces. Combining outstanding design, quality and sustainability, our market-leading range of paving, kerbs, edgings and street furniture helps create places where people live, work and connect.

So, what’s the mission?
Reporting directly to the Regional Trading Director, the KCM will deliver the National Commercial strategy for Main Contractor, Housebuilder key accounts and respective associated design teams and partners. The KCM will proactively develop profitable commercial business opportunities for Marshalls by strategically focusing on defined Key Housebuilder and Contractor accounts, to create demand and drive specification of Marshalls products and systems and to maximise the profitability of Marshalls Plc by achieving the most desirable blend of price, volume and mix of products sold.

The job details
Are you a proactive problem-solver with a knack for building strong relationships? We're seeking a dynamic Key Contractor Manager to join our team. In this role, you'll be instrumental in developing our business, managing our preferred supplier relationships, and engaging with key decision-makers at a regional level.
You’ll take the lead on engaging with our head office, including the pre-construction and design teams, to identify and understand the main projects in the region. Using your expertise with Barbour ABI, you'll stay ahead of the curve, tracking project progress and ensuring our shared documents are always up-to-date. Your ability to get in early with project teams and specification managers will be crucial to success. If you're a strategic thinker ready to drive growth, we want to hear from you.

What are the mission-critical skills?

• Commercial experience across a wide number of stakeholders within the building industry, including tier 1 housebuilders and main contractors

• Able to leverage specification strategy with main contractor and housebuilders customers to gain higher margins and better product mix
• Bringing knowledge of sustainability and the products used within the industry to your meetings and presentations
• Be a creative thinker and have the ability to think from a solutions perspective, rather than deferring to the status quo and traditional methods, including being adaptable to changing needs and specifications
• Working knowledge of procurement routes with the capacity to lead negotiations with key stakeholders using our broad value proposition as a commercial lever
• Detailed knowledge of RIBA

Why join Marshalls?
Our colleagues have been at the heart of Marshalls for generations and will continue to be the driving force behind our success for generations to come. That's why we're committed to creating opportunities for our people to develop their skills, grow their careers and realise their potential. Visit www.marshalls.co.uk/careers to learn more about us!
What’s in it for you?
We don't just build paths; we pave the way for personal and professional growth. Join us, and let's create a future where your skills and ambitions can flourish. This is a great opportunity to take the next step toward progressing in your career and joining our industry-leading company! New ideas are encouraged, and you will be rewarded with the opportunity to learn and grow, achieving your career aspiration! Have a look at our careers website for more information on working at Marshalls!

Benefits

• Annual Company Bonus Scheme
• Company Car
• Flexible and hybrid working
• 26 days' holiday plus bank holidays (35 days in Scotland)
• Guaranteed Christmas shutdown
• Healthcare Cash Plan, helping towards dental, optical, prescriptions and much more
• Enhanced family leave policies, available from day one
• 5% employer matched pension scheme
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee discounts on Marshalls and Marley products
• Discounts with hundreds of leading retailers
• Access to the Marshalls Wellbeing Centre, supporting your Move, Money and Mind goals
• Share Purchase Scheme
• Life Assurance
  

Equal Opportunities
Whoever you are and whatever your background, you’ll find a fair and supportive workplace. You’re unique and we want you to bring every part of who you are to work, every day. We’re committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. To us, this is more than a legal, moral, or ethical necessity – it’s the right thing to do! We want our team to reflect the diverse nature of society and the communities we serve. Marshalls is a workplace where you’re valued for the contribution you make, and where you can grow and develop by being entirely yourself!

Every great build starts with strong foundations. Start yours here. Applications close on Wednesday 19th August 2026

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