BDM South Wales & Avon

Lindab Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ventilation solutions company is seeking a Business Development Manager to grow sales across defined regions in the UK. This role involves managing customer accounts, identifying new business opportunities, and delivering tailored quotations. Candidates should have proven sales experience, strong communication skills, and be IT literate. The position offers a competitive salary, ongoing development opportunities, and a range of benefits, including a company car and pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Strong OTE (maximum 20% of basic salary)

25 days annual leave

Company car

Mental health support and wellbeing app

Qualifications

• Proven experience in field sales or business development, ideally in construction or ventilation.
• Strong commercial awareness and capability to close deals.
• Excellent time management for territory management and sales planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow sales within allocated postcode regions.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients and maintain relationships.
• Utilize sales tools to track opportunities and customer interactions.

Skills

Field sales expertise

Customer relationship management

Technical aptitude

Organizational skills

Effective communication

IT literacy

Tools

CRM systems (Vecta)

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain regional sales: Manage and grow sales across your allocated postcode regions, achieving agreed targets through proactive business development and account management.
• Identify and act on new opportunities: Actively seek and develop opportunities to sell Lindab's complete product range, including preparing tailored quotations and bills of quantities.
• Manage customer accounts and relationships: Serve as the key point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships with both new and existing customers to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
• Utilise sales tools effectively: Use Vecta to plan visits, log customer interactions, track opportunities, and keep account data up to date, including contact details and email addresses.
• Market and competitor insight: Monitor and report on customer trends and competitor activity in your area, sharing insights with your line manager to support strategic planning.
• Sales reporting and presentations: Attend sales meetings, and prepare and deliver reports or presentations on sales activities as directed by your Regional Sales Manager.
• Support product development: Share feedback and market intelligence with internal teams to help shape future product offerings.
• Maintain professionalism and compliance: Represent Lindab positively, follow all company policies and procedures, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations at all times.

We're looking for a results‑driven and customer‑oriented individual to join our team as a Business Development Manager, responsible for managing and growing sales within a defined region and customer base. You'll play a key role in driving business development, strengthening client relationships, and promoting Lindab's full range of ventilation products. If you're commercially savvy, self‑motivated, and thrive in a dynamic sales environment, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Proven experience in field sales or business development: A track record of achieving targets in a customer‑facing role, ideally within the construction or ventilation sector.
• Strong commercial awareness: Capable of identifying opportunities and closing deals, while managing customer relationships with professionalism.
• Technical aptitude: Able to understand and explain product details and specifications confidently; willingness to attend technical training as needed.
• Organised and self‑motivated: Excellent time management skills are essential for planning sales calls, managing your territory efficiently, and updating sales data.
• Effective communicator: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• IT literate: Comfortable using CRM systems (such as Vecta), MS Office, and email communications to manage and report on sales activity.

Ideal Candidate

• Sales Focused & Target Driven: Motivated by achieving results and driven to grow the business within your region.
• Customer‑Centric Approach: Strong relationship‑building skills, with a proactive attitude to solving problems and responding to client needs.
• Product Knowledge & Learning Mindset: Willingness to continuously improve technical product knowledge through training, factory visits, and seminars.

At Lindab, we're not just offering a job, we're inviting you to shape the future of indoor living. We're all about creating healthier spaces and a more sustainable planet. From energy‑efficient ventilation to smart roofing solutions, you'll work with innovative products that make a real difference. Plus, you'll be part of a supportive team that values your growth and ideas.

Professionalism & Integrity: Committed to upholding company policies and representing Lindab with integrity and respect in all interactions.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Strong OTE (maximum 20% of basic annual salary)
• On‑going career development opportunities, with training and support
• 25 days annual leave, + 8 days statutory Bank Holidays and a Christmas / New Years closure
• Corporate workwear inc. PPE
• Company Pension contribution matched at 4%
• Part of the Mental Health Charter: Wellbeing app, Mental Health Champions, EAP program and discounts on counselling
• Life Assurance
• Annual flu jab
• Online retail discounts & savings including gym, holidays, hotels and family days out
• Long Service Awards
• Company car & fuel cards