Specification Manager (South)

Specification Manager
Field based (see below for details)
Full-time, 5 days per week
Competitive Salary + Benefits, Bonus and Company Car

Marshalls plc is the UK’s leading hard landscaping, building, and roofing products supplier. Since the 1890s, we have been at the forefront of shaping Britain’s most prestigious landmarks. Recognised as a Superbrand since 2010, we set the benchmark for excellence through innovation, outstanding customer service, and a commitment to sustainability. Our success is driven by our people, and we are looking for an inspiring leader to join us as Southern Specification Manager. 

So, what’s the mission? 
You will be an energetic and inspirational leader, driven by a passion for empowering people, igniting ambition, and driving exceptional results. As the Southern Specification Manager, you will be at the forefront of shaping a high-performing, motivated, and commercially astute team of Project Specification Managers & Specification Support colleagues. 

To elevate performance, instil a winning mindset, and cultivate a culture of excellence that delivers tangible business success. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Inspire and lead with impact – To elevate performance, instil a winning mindset, and cultivate a culture of excellence that delivers tangible business success 

• Coach, mentor, and develop – unlock the full potential of your team by providing ongoing support, tailored development plans, and best-in-class training to sharpen technical expertise and consultative sales capabilities. 

• Drive performance and engagement – set and exceed ambitious specification targets, ensuring a laser focus on identifying and converting new project opportunities. 

• Build strategic, influential relationships – engage with key specifier accounts, local authorities, and contractors, positioning Marshalls as the market leader and go-to partner. 

• Supercharge the Marshalls Design Space – ensure it operates as a dynamic, inspiring, and high-impact hub, strengthening our brand influence and customer engagement. 

This is a role for an influencer, and a motivator—someone who is ready to challenge the status quo and take the team to new heights. If you thrive in an environment where leadership, strategy, and results go hand in hand, we want to hear from you! 

What are the mission critical skills ?
We are looking for an exceptional leader who can motivate, engage, and inspire a team to exceed expectations. You will be a natural communicator and influencer, with the ability to connect with senior stakeholders, create enthusiasm, and drive commercial success through a strong specification strategy. 

To excel in this role, you will need: 

• Proven leadership experience, with a track record of building, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams. 

• A passion for motivating others, creating an environment where people feel empowered and driven to succeed. 

• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to link specification strategy to business success, ensuring higher margins and an improved product mix. 

• Exceptional interpersonal and networking skills, with the confidence and gravitas to engage and influence at all levels. 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 

• A proactive and strategic mindset, always seeking ways to enhance results, overcome challenges, and identify new opportunities. 

• Competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, CRM systems, and other relevant IT tools. 

This is a field-based role covering London, the South East, and the South West, including major cities such as London, Brighton, Reading, Southampton, Bristol, Exeter, and Plymouth. The role would require travel across Greater London, Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire, Wiltshire, Dorset, Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall.  

Postcodes:-WD, EN, HA, IG, E, RM, W, NW, N, WC, EC, DA, BR, ME, CT, TN, BN, SE, GU, RH, KT, SM, CR, TW, UB, SW, SL, RG, SO, PO, SP, DT, BH, TR, PL, TQ, EX, TA, BS, BA, SN. 

If you are a highly engaging and inspirational leader with a passion for driving performance, coaching teams, and making a real impact, we want to hear from you. Join Marshalls and help shape the future of specification. 

Whats in it for you?

This role offers the opportunity to manage and develop a high-performing team, spearhead strategic projects, and shape the future of Marshalls’ regional specifications. You’ll work on high-profile accounts, deliver innovative solutions, and ensure our Design Space reflects industry trends and excellence. With a focus on building lasting relationships and achieving outstanding results, this is your chance to lead and inspire in a market-leading organization. 

Benefits include : 

• Bonus Scheme 

• Single cover Private Medical Insurance  

• Company Car

• Guaranteed Christmas holidays 

• 34 days per annum or the equivalent in hours (inclusive of bank holidays) 

• Health care cash plan – support with Dental, Optical, Prescription costs and many more! 

• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption pay and leave 

• 5% company-matched pension scheme 

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Employee discount on Marshalls and Marley products 

• Retailer discounts 

• Marshalls Wellbeing Centre – move, money & mind 

• Share purchase scheme 

• Life assurance 

To find out more about Marshalls please visit our website: www.Marshalls.co.uk

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!

Ready to make your mark? Apply now!

Closing Date: 28th February 2025

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