About Material Evolution

Material Evolution (Mevo) is the future of materials. Today, cement contributes 8% of total global emissions which is why Mevo is on a mission to rapidly and radically decarbonize the £500bn cement industry. Having raised £15m in Series A funding in summer ’23 (read more about this here and here) and with a first of its kind production facility being purpose built in North Wales, Mevo is on a path to save gigatons of carbon. Our team of scientists has discovered (and patented) a novel geopolymer cement that currently emits 85% less carbon than traditional cement and is rapidly working towards a carbon negative solution which is superior to existing cements by virtually every measurable standard. Now, our Commercial and Operational teams are partnering with some of the world’s leading industrial materials companies to bring our patented products to market as quickly as possible.

About the Role

As our Sales Specification Manager, you'll play a pivotal role at the intersection of business development, account management, and technical expertise. You'll leverage your deep understanding of the cement industry and construction materials to champion our sustainable cement solutions, collaborating closely with clients to develop concrete specifications that meet their project needs and environmental goals.

Your responsibilities encompass:

• Identifying and qualifying new sales opportunities within the construction sector.
• Building strong relationships with architects, engineers, specifiers, and other key decision-makers.
• Providing comprehensive technical expertise on Material Evolution's sustainable cement products and their application in concrete mixes.
• Collaborating with clients to develop and optimize concrete specifications that incorporate our low-carbon cements.
• Negotiating and closing sales contracts with clients.
• Managing existing client relationships, ensuring their satisfaction and continued business.
• Monitoring market trends and competitor activity, identifying new business opportunities.
• Contributing to the development and execution of sales strategies to achieve revenue targets.

About You

• You possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Civil Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related discipline.
• You have demonstrable experience in the construction materials industry, preferably with a focus on cement or concrete.
• You have a strong understanding of concrete mix design and the role of cement in concrete performance.
• You excel at building rapport and developing trust-based relationships with clients.
• You possess excellent communication and presentation skills, effectively conveying complex technical information to a non-technical audience.
• You are a confident and persuasive negotiator, adept at securing favorable sales agreements.
• You are a self-motivated and results-oriented individual with a strong work ethic.
• You are proficient in technical writing and possess excellent presentation skills.
• You are a team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal departments (R&D, Production) and external stakeholders.
• You are passionate about sustainability and committed to promoting environmentally responsible construction practices.

What do you get for all your hard work?

• Mevo pay. Competitive base salary
• Mevo development. Learn and get promoted fast in line with our rapid growth plans
• Mevo Health & Wellbeing. Investing in health and happiness. Our best-in-class health insurance is through Bupa
• Mevo Away Days. Yearly summer (Parties), winter (Parties), and team retreats.
• Mevo Social Club. Run by the team to enjoy nights out with colleagues, recharge and do some team bonding.
• Flexible working. We trust you to deliver – flexible hours and work environment to suit your needs
• Mevo Time off. Recharge with 25 days of paid time off per year + bank holidays. Plus 1 day extra for each year served (after 2 years) to a max 30 days
• Mevo Equipment. We’ll provide you with the equipment you need to succeed in your mission.
• Mevo Extensive upskilling. Extensive opportunities to upskill and develop your expertise (plus £500 budget per year spend on what you need to progress)
• Mevo Fuel – be that office fuel, monthly team lunches, meals after 7 pm.
• Mevo Cycle. Cycle to work scheme.
• Mevo sustainability. Yearly awards to Mevonauts that have had the biggest green impact.

We are looking for ambitious and driven team players who have a track record of success. Nobody said that re-defining an industry and saving the planet while doing so would be easy. Our ideal team member is someone who loves a challenge, makes decisions through data and is excited to own their role in decarbonizing the cement industry. After all, the prize is our planet.

We’re creating an environment and culture where every individual feels safe and empowered to do their best work. We believe in everyone being treated and paid fairly, no matter their age, sex, ethnic background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Join Material Evolution and lead the charge towards a sustainable future!