Business Development Manager

Stevenswood Ltd; Chipping Sodbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Healthcare and life assurance

Retail discount scheme

Friends and family cashback

Job summary

Stevenswood Ltd is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive sales growth across the South West (Bristol, Swindon and Cheltenham). You will win new business, nurture existing accounts, and collaborate with branch teams to convert opportunities into lasting customer relationships.

The role requires extensive knowledge of uPVC windows and doors, a proven field sales track record, and a willingness to travel across the territory.

Qualifications

• Experience in field sales development within the windows/doors sector.

Responsibilities

• Win new business: identify prospects, build a pipeline and convert meetings to sales.
• Grow existing accounts: understand needs, strengthen relationships and expand opportunities.
• Drive regional performance: set local growth plans with teams and respond to market trends.
• Deliver profitable sales: hit targets, manage pricing and expenses within policy.
• Plan territory effectively: schedule visits and follow up leads.
• Maintain commercial discipline: keep records, pricing and activity up to date.

Skills

Industry sales experience

UPVC windows/doors knowledge

Territory management

Communication skills

Job description

Know the uPVC windows and doors market? Bring your industry expertise and sales track record to a role where you can shape territory growth and earn quarterly bonuses. Business Development Manager, Windows & Doors South West: Bristol, Swindon and Cheltenham £45,000 to £50,000 per annum plus quarterly bonus and car allowance 39 hours per week Monday to Friday No weekend working Stevenswood is looking for a Business Development Manager to grow sales across our South West branches. You'll win new business, develop existing accounts and work closely with branch teams to turn opportunities into profitable, lasting customer relationships. This role suits an experienced industry sales professional who enjoys getting out in front of customers, understands the products and knows how to grow revenue while protecting margin.

What's in it for you?

• £45,000 to £50,000 basic salary , plus quarterly bonus.
• Car allowance to support travel across your territory.
• Monday to Friday working , with a 39 hour contract and your weekends free.
• Five weeks' holiday plus bank holidays , with the flexibility to buy or sell two days.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme.
• Healthcare and Life Assurance.
• Retail Discount Scheme.
• Friends and Family Cashback on the products we manufacture.
• Paid volunteering time.

Your role

Working with Branch Managers, Area Managers and the Sales Director, you'll develop and deliver a sales plan for Bristol, Swindon and Cheltenham.

• Win new business: identify prospects, build a pipeline and turn customer meetings into sales.
• Grow existing accounts: understand customers' needs, strengthen relationships and uncover opportunities for additional business.
• Drive branch performance: create local growth plans with branch teams, using competitor knowledge to identify opportunities.
• Deliver profitable sales: achieve sales and margin targets, manage expenses and work within agreed pricing and authorisation levels.
• Plan your territory effectively: organise appointments and follow up leads to make the most of your time with customers.
• Maintain commercial discipline: keep customer records, pricing and sales activity accurate, report to the Sales Director and work with colleagues to manage credit and debt.
• Support sales and marketing activity: help turn company and branch initiatives into customer engagement and new business.

What you'll bring

Relevant industry experience, strong knowledge of uPVC windows and doors, and a proven track record of successful field sales development are essential. You'll also need:

• A commercial approach, with the drive to achieve sales growth and an understanding of profitability.
• A consultative sales style, with the ability to build trust and connect easily with customers.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• The organisation to manage a large territory and maintain consistent follow up.
• A collaborative approach to working with branch teams and colleagues.

You must live within the South West territory and be comfortable travelling across Bristol, Swindon, Cheltenham and the surrounding area.

You may currently be working as a Business Development Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Branch Sales Manager, Area Sales Representative or Area Manager within the industry.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role, now or in the future.