Sales Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Firehouse is a leading supplier of Fireplaces and Outdoor Living Products in the North West of England. We have a vacancy for a sales manager to manage our showroom and cover the surveys and sales appointments across the North of England.
You would be responsible for managing the showroom and the sales department from our Kendal showroom and you would be required to do site visits to meet with clients. The role also requires you to help the clients with design and to give them accurate estimates for the appliance and works.
Our ideal candidate would have experience in the fireplace or construction industry but a background in sales is essential. Full training for products and procedures will be provided.
Please find the following key points that apply to the role.
- Maintaining and increasing sales of our Firehouse products
- Reaching the targets and goals set for your department
- Maintaining and managing the showroom
- Meeting with clients and providing accurate estimates
- Following up on estimates and sales leads
- Compiling and analysing sales figures
- Dealing with some major Firehouse accounts
- Collecting customer feedback and market research
- Keeping up to date with products and competitors
- Excellent sales and negotiation skills
- Good business sense
- Initiative and enthusiasm
- Excellent communication and 'people skills'
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Good IT, budget and report writing skills
- Driving License is essential
Job Type: Full-time, 5 days a week (Tuesday to Saturday)
Immediate start available, however we will honor a candidate’s notice period where applicable.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kendal, Cumbria: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Sales Manager Vacancy
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Sales Manager roles across Lakestone Heating (Trading as Firehouse)'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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