Business Development Manager required based in Sheffield for our client who manufacture and supply timber doors, door sets and other joinery products to the UK's leading construction developers and contractors. They operate nationwide, supplying products mainly to the new build sector, including hospitals, schools, hotels and residential developments.
As part of the company's continuing expansion they are now looking to recruit an additional BDM to develop the customer base. The role will be predominately based at their head office in Sheffield plus on site or visiting clients.
Day to day duties will be focused around hitting budgeted sales turnover and margins, but will also include marketing, product development, technical support, site support and account development.
Business Development Manager Benefits
- Salary: 35-45k basic with uncapped commission
- Location: Client site Sheffield - Covering the Midlands and the North
- Office based unless out on sales meetings or prospecting so you will need to be a commutable distance from Sheffield
- Company car or car allowance also considered
- Contract: Permanent
Business Development Manager Duties
You will be able to demonstrate the following experience and knowledge whilst working in a senior sales role servicing the construction industry (joinery or industry specific experience would be a bonus:
- Achieve monthly and annual sales targets.
- Identify potential customers, arrange introductions, identify customer requirements, develop and present solutions and negotiate contracts.
- Liaise with the customer at head office and site level to ensure the solutions are delivered and that the requirements of the customer are met.
- Play an essential role in the future direction of the business through the development of its marketing, products and services.
- Prepare monthly sales forecasts and market reports.
- Flexibility in the role would be required in order to ensure the success of the business.
Experience, Knowledge and Qualifications
- High achiever with a track record of achieving rapid and sustainable business growth.
- Customer focused with the ability to identify opportunities and deliver solutions.
- The ability to quickly assimilate and retain information (especially technical and product based)
- Proven, long term relationship building skills.
- Ability to liaise and work with different teams within the office to progress accounts and serve customer requests
- Confident and dynamic with the ability to communicate and negotiate effectively at all levels.
- Preferred industry backgrounds, Timber Doors, Joinery, Fire prevention and staffing, Fabrication
- Some growth within existing customer base but mainly a new business focus
- A technical understanding of current building legislation and practices and advantage.
- New product development and introductions.
- Computer literate, especially in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook and experience of working with CRM systems would be a bonus
- Full, clean driving licence