Business Developement Manager

Neilson Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction supplier is seeking an Area Sales Manager to oversee sales across the Midlands. The ideal candidate will have experience in selling building materials and a track record in developing accounts within the housebuilding sector. Your role includes strengthening customer relationships, driving revenue growth, and collaborating with internal teams. This position offers a competitive salary of £55,000 to £65,000 plus benefits, including a company car and pension.

Benefits

Company car

Pension

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in sales within the building materials or construction industry is essential.
• Proven account development skills, specifically in housebuilding.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with various levels of decision makers.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen relationships with housebuilders in the Midlands region.
• Grow revenue from existing accounts while creating new opportunities.
• Monitor project pipelines and site activities proactively.
• Collaborate with technical and internal teams for customer satisfaction.
• Plan territory effectively and provide clear performance reports.

Skills

Experience selling building materials

Account development in the housebuilding sector

Confidence dealing with decision makers

Good organisation

Genuine interest in customer engagement

Job description

Area Sales Manager

Midlands | £55,000£65,000 basic + Great OTE | Company car, pension, benefits

We're supporting a well-known manufacturer of building materials that supplies national and regional housebuilders across the Midlands. Theyre looking for an Business Development Manager who enjoys taking ownership of a territory, puts the work in with customers, and doesnt mind rolling up their sleeves when the job calls for it.

What you'll be doing

• Strengthening relationships with housebuilders across the region
• Growing revenue from a solid existing base while creating new opportunities
• Staying close to project pipelines and site activity so youre ahead of the curve
• Working with technical and internal teams to make sure customers get what they need
• Planning your territory and reporting on results in a clear, commercial way

What you'll bring

• Experience selling building materials or construction products
• A history of developing accounts in the housebuilding sector
• A determined, focused approach to winning and retaining business
• Confidence dealing with decision makers at all levels, from site teams to commercial leads
• Good organisation and a genuine interest in being out with customers