Your Career Is Personal

Finding the right job is not always about applying for more vacancies.

Sometimes it is about having the right conversation with someone who understands your experience, your market and what you want from your next move.

Evolution supports professionals working across building products, construction materials, manufacturing, builders’ merchants, plumbers’ merchants, distribution, wholesale and the wider construction supply chain.

Whether you are actively looking, quietly considering your options or simply curious about what may be available, every conversation is handled confidentially, honestly and without pressure.

A Confidential Conversation About Your Career

You do not need to be actively searching for a new job to speak with Evolution.

Many of the strongest candidates are already employed, performing well and not regularly checking job boards.

You may be:

• Considering a move into management

• Looking for a better company culture

• Ready to step from internal sales into field sales

• Seeking a more senior commercial role

• Interested in a move from merchanting into manufacturing

• Returning to the market after redundancy

• Exploring a completely new direction within the construction supply chain

Whatever your situation, the first conversation is simply an opportunity to understand your experience, ambitions and priorities.

Your details will not be shared with any employer without your knowledge and permission.

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Specialist Recruitment Across the Construction Supply Chain

Evolution recruits nationally for the building product and construction supplies market. This includes:

• Building product manufacturers
• Builders’ merchants
• Plumbers’ merchants
• Construction material distributors
• Specialist wholesalers
• Heating and plumbing businesses
• HVAC manufacturers and suppliers
• Roofing and building envelope companies
• Insulation, drylining and interiors businesses
• KBB manufacturers and distributors
• Tools, fixings and fastenings suppliers
• Tool and plant hire businesses
• Specialist construction product companies
• Manufacturing and distribution organisations

Our sector knowledge means you can speak with someone who understands the environment you work in, the language used within the industry and the differences between manufacturers, merchants, distributors and specialist suppliers.

Roles We Recruit

Sales and Business Development

Internal Sales and Customer Service

• Area Sales Manager
• Business Development Manager
• Regional Sales Manager
• National Sales Manager
• Key Account Manager
• Specification Sales Manager
• National Account Manager
• Sales Director
• Commercial Director

Internal Sales and Customer Service

• Internal Sales Executive

• Sales Administrator

• Customer Service Advisor

• Sales Coordinator

• Trade Counter Assistant

• Internal Business Development Manager

• Customer Service Manager

• Sales Office Manager

Merchant and Branch Management

Internal Sales and Customer Service

Operations, Supply Chain and Procurement

Branch Manager
• Assistant Branch Manager
• Trade Counter Supervisor
• Regional Manager
• Merchant Sales Manager
• Yard Manager
• Operations Manager

Operations, Supply Chain and Procurement

Supply Chain Manager
• Supply Chain Assistant
• Procurement Manager
• Buyer
• Purchasing Assistant
• Logistics Manager
• Warehouse Manager
• Production Manager
• Operations Director

Marketing, Technical and Support

Operations, Supply Chain and Procurement

Senior Leadership and Executive Search

• Product Manager
• Marketing Manager
• E-commerce Manager
• Technical Manager
• Project Manager
• Project Coordinator
• Estimator
• Sales Support
• Administration Manager

Senior Leadership and Executive Search

Operations, Supply Chain and Procurement

Senior Leadership and Executive Search

• Managing Director
• General Manager
• Commercial Director
• Sales Director
• Operations Director
• Head of Sales
• Head of Operations
• Senior leadership appointments

More Than a CV

Your CV is important, but it is only one part of your story.

A list of job titles and dates rarely explains:

• What you are genuinely good at

• What motivates you

• What kind of manager helps you perform

• What type of business suits your personality

• Why you are considering a move

• What you want to achieve next

• Which parts of your current role you enjoy or dislike

That is why every candidate conversation goes beyond the CV.

We take time to understand the person behind the experience, including your personality, ambitions, strengths, preferred working style and long-term goals.

The aim is not to persuade you into a role. The aim is to help you decide whether an opportunity is genuinely right for you.

Your Details Stay in Your Control

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Your CV will never be sent to a business without your agreement.

Before any introduction is made, you will be told:

• Who the employer is

• What the role involves

• Where the position is based

• What the salary and package are

• Why the opportunity may suit you

• What the interview process is likely to involve

• Any concerns or challenges that should be discussed

You remain in control throughout the process.

There are no surprise applications, unexplained CV submissions or vague conversations about mystery companies.

Confidentiality, transparency and trust are central to the way Evolution works.

Access to Opportunities That May Never Be Advertised

Not every vacancy reaches a job board.

Some positions are confidential.

Others are created around a strong candidate.

Many employers prefer to speak with suitable people directly rather than manage hundreds of applications.

Through sector knowledge, direct search, longstanding relationships and a professional LinkedIn network of nearly 40,000 people, Evolution can connect candidates with opportunities that may not be widely advertised.

This is particularly valuable for:

• Senior appointments

• Confidential replacements

• Specialist sales roles

• New territories

• Newly created positions

• Business-critical hires

• Roles where industry relationships are essential

Support Throughout the Recruitment Process

Access to Opportunities That May Never Be Advertised

Changing jobs can feel exciting, uncertain and occasionally overwhelming.

Evolution supports candidates from the first conversation through to the first day in the new role.

Support can include:

• Reviewing your experience and career goals

• CV advice

• Interview preparation

• Honest feedback

• Salary and package discussions

• Offer negotiation

• Resignation guidance

• Counteroffer conversations

• Notice-period communication

• Preparing for your first day

You will be kept informed throughout the process, even when there is no major update.

Clear communication matters, particularly when you are making an important career decision.

Moving From Internal Sales Into Field Sales

Moving Between Merchanting, Distribution and Manufacturing

One of the most common career moves within building products and merchanting is the step from internal sales or branch management into an Area Sales Manager or Business Development Manager position.

Employers often look for:

• Strong product knowledge

• Existing merchant or customer relationships

• Confidence speaking with customers

• Commercial awareness

• Evidence of account development

• A proactive attitude

• The ability to manage a territory independently

Field sales experience can be valuable, but it is not always essential.

A strong internal sales professional, trade counter supervisor or branch manager may already have many of the skills required to succeed in an external role.

Evolution can help you understand whether your experience is transferable and how to present it effectively to potential employers

Moving Between Merchanting, Distribution and Manufacturing

Experience gained in one part of the construction supply chain can often transfer successfully into another.

A branch manager may move into field sales.

An internal sales professional may join a manufacturer.

A customer service coordinator may progress into supply chain or operations.

A merchant-based sales professional may bring valuable customer knowledge to a distribution or manufacturing business.

The key is understanding how your existing experience can solve a problem for the new employer.

Evolution helps candidates explain those transferable skills clearly and position their experience in a way that makes sense to hiring managers.

Honest Career Advice

Current Building Products and Construction Jobs

Not every opportunity is the right opportunity.

There may be times when the salary is too low, the travel is unrealistic, the culture is not suitable or the role does not offer the progression you want.

You will receive honest feedback rather than being pushed towards an interview simply to create activity.

That may also include advice about:

• Whether now is the right time to move

• How your salary compares with the market

• Whether your expectations are realistic

• How your CV may be viewed

• How to explain short periods of employment

• Whether a counteroffer should be considered

• How to leave your current employer professionally

Good recruitment should help you make better decisions, not faster ones.

Current Building Products and Construction Jobs

Evolution recruits nationally, with vacancies appearing across the UK.

Opportunities may include:

• Construction sales jobs

• Building products sales jobs

• Builders’ merchant jobs

• Plumbers’ merchant jobs

• Area Sales Manager jobs

• Business Development Manager jobs

• Internal sales jobs

• Branch Manager jobs

• Supply chain jobs

• Procurement jobs

• Operations jobs

• Customer service jobs

• Sales administration jobs

• Commercial leadership jobs

• Executive construction appointments

Vacancies change regularly, and some roles may be handled confidentially.

Registering your details allows Evolution to contact you when a suitable opportunity becomes available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at adam@evolutionsalesrecruitment.co.uk if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Does Evolution charge candidates?

No. Candidates are never charged for recruitment support.

Is my conversation confidential?

Yes. Your details and career plans are treated confidentially and will not be shared with an employer without your permission.

Can I register without applying for a specific role?

Yes. You can submit your CV and arrange a confidential conversation even if there is no suitable vacancy currently advertised.

Does Evolution recruit throughout the UK?

Yes. Evolution supports candidates and employers throughout the United Kingdom from its base in St Neots, Cambridgeshire.

Which industries does Evolution recruit for?

Evolution specialises in building products, construction materials, manufacturing, merchanting, distribution, wholesale, HVAC, roofing, insulation, KBB, tools, fixings and other construction-related markets.

Which roles does Evolution recruit?

Evolution recruits across sales, commercial, customer service, branch management, operations, supply chain, procurement, marketing, technical, administration and senior leadership.

Will my CV be sent without my permission?

No. Your CV will never be sent to a company without your knowledge and agreement.

Can Evolution help me move from internal sales into field sales?

Yes. Evolution regularly supports candidates looking to progress from internal sales, trade counter or branch management into Area Sales Manager and Business Development Manager roles.

Can you help me improve my CV?

Yes. CV guidance can be provided as part of the recruitment conversation, and separate professional CV-writing support may also be available.

What happens after I submit my CV?

Your experience will be reviewed, and you may be contacted for a confidential conversation about your background, career goals and suitable opportunities.

Your Career Is Personal

A Confidential Conversation About Your Career

Specialist Recruitment Across the Construction Supply Chain

Roles We Recruit

Sales and Business Development

Internal Sales and Customer Service

Internal Sales and Customer Service

Internal Sales and Customer Service

Internal Sales and Customer Service

Internal Sales and Customer Service

Merchant and Branch Management

Internal Sales and Customer Service

Operations, Supply Chain and Procurement

Operations, Supply Chain and Procurement

Operations, Supply Chain and Procurement

Operations, Supply Chain and Procurement

Marketing, Technical and Support

Operations, Supply Chain and Procurement

Senior Leadership and Executive Search

Senior Leadership and Executive Search

Operations, Supply Chain and Procurement

Senior Leadership and Executive Search

More Than a CV

Your Details Stay in Your Control

Access to Opportunities That May Never Be Advertised

Access to Opportunities That May Never Be Advertised

Access to Opportunities That May Never Be Advertised

Support Throughout the Recruitment Process

Access to Opportunities That May Never Be Advertised

Access to Opportunities That May Never Be Advertised

Moving From Internal Sales Into Field Sales

Moving Between Merchanting, Distribution and Manufacturing

Moving Between Merchanting, Distribution and Manufacturing

Moving Between Merchanting, Distribution and Manufacturing

Moving Between Merchanting, Distribution and Manufacturing

Moving Between Merchanting, Distribution and Manufacturing

Honest Career Advice

Current Building Products and Construction Jobs

Current Building Products and Construction Jobs

Current Building Products and Construction Jobs

Current Building Products and Construction Jobs

Current Building Products and Construction Jobs

Frequently Asked Questions

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