Business Development Manager

Interaction - Leeds; Bolton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading builders merchant in Bolton is seeking an External Sales Executive to enhance their client base across Bury and Greater Manchester. The ideal candidate has proven sales experience in the construction trade, excels in building client relationships, and possesses a solid understanding of building materials. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity for uncapped commission, ideal for those motivated by performance.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Qualifications

• Experience in external sales specifically within builders merchants or similar.
• A good knowledge of constructing supply products.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with trade customers.
• Identify opportunities for account growth.
• Collaborate with teams for customer service excellence.
• Stay informed on product ranges and industry changes.
• Represent the business at various networking events.

Skills

Sales experience within builders merchants

Understanding of building materials

Relationship building

Job description

External Sales Executive – Builders Merchant

Salary : £35,000 – £50,000 + Uncapped Commission

Location : Bolton (BL1 & surrounding areas)

Do you have a proven track record in sales and a genuine interest in the construction trade? Are you motivated by building strong client relationships and exceeding targets? If so, this opportunity could be perfect for you.

About the Role

We are a well-established builders merchant known for reliability, service, and product expertise. We're seeking a driven External Sales Executive to expand our customer base across Bury, Bolton, and the wider Greater Manchester region.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with both new and existing trade customers
• Spot opportunities to grow accounts and convert leads into long-term business
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver excellent customer service
• Keep up to date with product ranges and industry developments
• Represent the business at trade shows, networking events, and customer visits

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in external sales, this must be within builders merchants or construction supply
• Solid understanding of building materials and the needs of trade clients
• Strong com...