Tim Carey
Romney Marsh,KEN
Summary
Highly accomplished sales and business development professional with over 37 years of experience within the construction, building products, manufacturing, and technical sectors. Proven track record of driving sales growth, developing strategic customer relationships, and achieving challenging commercial targets across merchants, contractors, developers, architects, specifiers, and installers. Experienced in account management, specification sales, territory development, product training, and CPD delivery. Recognised for strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Equally effective working independently or as part of a team, consistently identifying opportunities, solving customer challenges, and delivering commercially successful outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
30
30
years of professional experience
Work history
Area Sales Manager (Kent)
Team Frames
2026.02 - 2026.06
- Drive sales growth and market penetration of Team Frames range through trade partners across region.
- Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities while strengthening existing customer relationships.
- Collaborate directly with company directors to implement growth strategies, monitor market trends, and maximise commercial performance.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, providing technical and commercial solutions that support customer success.
- Develop specification opportunities and promote Team Frames to contractors, developers, and industry stakeholders.
Business Development Manager
TuffX Infinity Ltd
2023.08 - 2026.02
- Promote and develop sales of Infinity product range through builders' merchants and trade partners.
- Deliver product, marketing, and sales support to increase brand awareness and market share.
- Identify, develop, and convert new business opportunities across region.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships while reporting directly to company directors on business performance and growth opportunities.
Regional Account Manager
JELD-WEN
2022.11 - 2023.08
- Managed sales and promotion of the company's Doorsets Solutions across London, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, and Berkshire.
- Held responsibility for account management, business development, and specification generation.
- Successfully rebuilt relationships with trade partners following post-COVID market disruption and supply chain challenges.
- Developed new and existing dealer partnerships while maintaining customer confidence and service levels.
- Generated new business opportunities and strengthened the company's market presence throughout the region.
Regional Sales Manager
JB Kind Ltd
2020.10 - 2022.11
- Sold and promoted the company's range of internal doors and associated products throughout London and the Southeast.
- Managed business development activities and specification opportunities across the territory.
- Developed and strengthened relationships with key dealer partners, specifiers, and end users.
- Achieved annual sales targets despite challenging market conditions during the COVID period.
- Supported customers with technical product knowledge and commercial guidance.
Area Sales Manager
VELUX
2010.10 - 2020.02
- Managed a territory covering London, Kent, Sussex, and Surrey, promoting VELUX roof windows and associated products.
- Responsible for a sales territory generating between £7 million and £9 million annually.
- Maintained and developed relationships with builders' merchants, contractors, developers, architects, and installers.
- Generated specification opportunities and drove business growth across the region.
- Consistently achieved sales and profitability targets.
- Delivered CPD presentations and technical training to merchants, installers, and industry professionals.
- Nominated as Area Team Leader, supporting, training, and mentoring eight colleagues across the Southeast region.
- Generated new business opportunities and developed long-term strategic customer relationships.
Business Development Executive
Uke Learning
2008.03 - 2010.10
Area Sales Manager South East
Koramic (Weinberger)
2005.03 - 2008.03
Area Sales Manager South East
Tudor Roof Tiles
1996.10 - 2005.03
Education
Diploma - Concrete Technology, Building Studies & Business Studies
South College
Folkestone 1984.01 - 1986.01
Skills
- Business Development & Territory Growth
- Key Account Management
- Specification Sales
- Merchant & Distribution Networks
- Customer Relationship Management
- Negotiation & Commercial Awareness
- Product Training & CPD Presentations
- Team Leadership & Coaching
- Strategic Planning & Market Development
- Construction & Building Products Expertise
Timeline
Area Sales Manager (Kent)
Team Frames
2026.02 - 2026.06
Business Development Manager
TuffX Infinity Ltd
2023.08 - 2026.02
Regional Account Manager
JELD-WEN
2022.11 - 2023.08
Regional Sales Manager
JB Kind Ltd
2020.10 - 2022.11
Area Sales Manager
VELUX
2010.10 - 2020.02
Business Development Executive
Uke Learning
2008.03 - 2010.10
Area Sales Manager South East
Koramic (Weinberger)
2005.03 - 2008.03
Area Sales Manager South East
Tudor Roof Tiles
1996.10 - 2005.03
Diploma - Concrete Technology, Building Studies & Business Studies
South College
1984.01 - 1986.01