Sales Manager

Job Description: Job Summary

Kiwa Fire Safety Compliance is looking for a Sales Manager to drive commercial development. In this role, you will be responsible for leading sales strategies, driving business growth, and managing a high-performing sales team to achieve targets. This is a remote based UK role with travel. Kiwa is a global leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification. Our company motto is “we create trust.” We want you to trust us in becoming your employer of choice.

About The Role

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve company sales goals and revenue targets.


• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of sales representatives, fostering a high-performance culture.


• Identify new market opportunities through research and competitor analysis.


• Build and maintain strong client relationships with key stakeholders.


• Track and analyse sales performance metrics, adapting strategies accordingly.


• Collaborate with marketing, product development, and customer support teams.


• Present sales forecasts, budgets, and reports to senior management.


• Contribute to the delivery of the budget.

Do you have what it takes?

• Be a hunter, not a gatherer.


• Proven track record in commercial sales, business development, market growth, and developing new service lines in new markets.


• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a team.


• Strong knowledge of the construction sector and the role that professional engineering services play in the delivery of built environment projects.


• Self-starter with excellent planning and organisational skills.


• Ability to balance the needs of customers, stakeholders, and employees.


• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills at all levels.


• Willingness to travel as required.

What can you expect from us in return?

• £55,000 - £60,000 per annum


• £5,600 Car Allowance


• Generous Annual Leave - Starting at 25 days plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy additional leave and increased entitlement with length of service.


• 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday, UK remote role with occasional travel.


• Private Medical Insurance


• Enhanced Family Leave - Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave with 6 months full pay, plus 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave.


• Milestone Rewards - paid and unpaid sabbaticals, charity donations, personal gifts, and retail vouchers.


• Salary Reviews


• Company Bonus Scheme


• Pension Contributions


• Life Assurance - 4x your annual salary.


• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Confidential support, advice, and counselling available 24/7, 365 days a year.


• 24/7 GP Service - Access to medical advice anytime.


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Eye Care Vouchers - Supporting your health and well-being.


• Welcome Pack - Filled with company-branded goodies to kickstart your journey with us.

At Kiwa, we deliver results driven by our core values: Ambitious, Reliable, and Engaged – the principles that guide how we work with colleagues, customers, and everyone we encounter. We are committed to fostering personal development, encouraging you to be ambitious, explore new ideas, and contribute to making the world a safer, more sustainable place. Here, you’ll thrive in a dynamic environment with ample opportunities for growth and self-development.

As an equal opportunity employer, Kiwa celebrates diversity and is dedicated to building an inclusive, supportive workplace. We embrace flexibility in hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds globally, ensuring a work environment free from prejudice, discrimination, and intimidation. Inclusivity and equality are core to who we are, and we uphold these values without exception.

If you have any questions about this role and would like to speak to a member of the Talent Team, please e-mail us at uk.careers@kiwa.com.