Business Development Executive

STARK Building Materials UK Limited trading as JP Corry; Dromore; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Builders Merchant in Dromore is seeking a Business Development Executive to proactively expand business through building relationships with customers. The ideal candidate possesses experience in face-to-face sales, strong knowledge of building materials, and a passion for customer service. The position offers flexible working hours and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Generous annual leave scheme of 34 days per year

Build your own benefits package

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay

Training opportunities and career growth

Staff Discount

Bonus scheme

Access to Women In Business Membership

Qualifications

• Recent proven experience in an external face to face sales based role.
• Strong current knowledge of building materials and construction market.
• Full and clean driving license.

Responsibilities

• Identify and generate selling opportunities for company products.
• Provide realistic quotations to satisfy customer needs.
• Negotiate deals that satisfy both customer and company.

Skills

Business Development

Sales

Customer Service

Communication

IT Competency

Tools

CRM

Excel

Job description

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

BASED: DROMORE

JP Corry, BITC’s ‘Responsible Company of the Year’ (2024) is a leading Builders Merchants in Northern Ireland. Our name is renowned for providing excellent quality and service in the supply of building materials and timber-based products. By hiring the right people for the job, who align with our values of ‘Decency’, ‘Passion’ and ‘Pride’ we provide excellent career opportunities in a challenging and rewarding environment. Through equipping you with the right tools and training we lay a solid foundation for you to make your career a successful one with us.

Why work for JP Corry?

• Generous annual leave scheme of 34 days per year pro rata inc statutory holidays
• Build your own benefits package & tailor to suit your needs: options to include high street discount vouchers & health checks
• Competitive pension scheme and Life Assurance benefit
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Training opportunities, development & career growth
• Staff Discount from JP Corry Branches
• Aviva Digicare+
• Bonus scheme – opportunity for annual bonus
• Access to Women In Business Membership
• Volunteering & fundraising opportunities
• High 5 staff reward & recognition scheme

What is the role

At the forefront of our organisation, the role of a Business Development Executive will be to proactively expand business through building relationships with new and existing customers. The post holder will be commercially aware maximizing sales and margin to meet agreed goals and targets, whilst staying abreast of market demands and trends. Branch opening hours are Mon - Thurs 07.30 - 17.00 Fri 07.30 - 16.00 Sat 08.00 - 12.00 and we are flexible to consider a variety of working hours/patterns to suit your needs!

What will I be doing?

• To identify and generate selling opportunities for the full range of company products
• Provide realistic quotations to satisfy customer needs
• To negotiate best possible deals which satisfy both customer and company requirements
• To maintain up to date customers records and use them as an effective selling tool
• Exchange information to maximise selling opportunities, solve problems and make decisions
• To ensure customers credit worthiness is established and properly controlled in line with agreed terms
• Any other reasonable duties deemed necessary and reasonable for the success of the business

What do we need from you?

• Recent proven experience in an external face to face sales based role
• Strong current knowledge of building materials and of the current construction market.
• Willing and able to work both in a field and office based sales capacity
• Full and clean driving license
• Current knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
• A passion for delivering customer service excellence
• Competent in the use of IT (CRM, Excel, outlook etc.)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; written, phone and face to face.

CLOSING DATE: 11TH SEPTEMBER 2025

JP Corry is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Skills:
Business Development Executive Sales