Business Development Manager

George Blake; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the plumbing industry is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth and develop key relationships. This role involves identifying new opportunities, attending industry events, and conducting market analysis to stay ahead of trends. The ideal candidate will possess strong sales experience within the industry and demonstrate excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or sales, ideally within plumbing, construction, or building services.
• Strong industry knowledge and understanding of plumbing products and systems.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the plumbing industry.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including clients, contractors, and suppliers.
• Conduct market analysis to stay current with industry trends.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal

Problem Solving

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a respected and well-established business in the plumbing industry, delivering top-tier products and services to residential, commercial, and industrial markets. Known for their reliability, customer focus, and industry expertise, they are looking to appoint a dynamic Business Development Manager to help drive continued growth and forge lasting relationships across the sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the plumbing industry.
  
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including clients, contractors, and suppliers.
  
• Create and implement strategic plans to grow revenue and market share.
  
• Conduct market analysis to stay current with industry trends, competitor activity, and customer demands.
  
• Deliver engaging sales presentations and tailored proposals.
  
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and networking functions.
  
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure client needs are met.
  
• Track performance metrics and provide regular sales reporting.
  

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in business development or sales, ideally within plumbing, construction, or building services.
  
• Strong industry knowledge and understanding of plumbing products and systems.
  
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  
• Commercially minded with strong problem-solving abilities.
  
• Proficient in CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
  
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.