Business Development Manager

DekBoard; South Kiscadale; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading decking supplier is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to enhance their market presence across the South Coast and South London. The ideal candidate will focus on building and maintaining strong customer relationships while pursuing new business opportunities. Responsibilities include close coordination with installation teams, market research, and the promotion of various outdoor products. This field-based position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and additional benefits such as a company vehicle and annual leave.

Benefits

Fully expensed company vehicle

Laptop & Mobile

Workwear

28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

Competitive salary and bonuses

Company pension

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development and sales.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and maximize opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Close liaison with Installation teams for product installations.
• Initiate new business through networking and cold calling.
• Build relationships with new and existing customers.
• Identify customer requirements for suitable product solutions.
• Travel across Sussex & Dorset to meet client needs.
• Conduct market research and share findings for competitive insights.
• Produce sales reports and updates based on customer visits.
• Complete site surveys and quotations accurately.
• Achieve targets for sales and customer growth.
• Promote new and existing product lines effectively.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Sales techniques

Market research

Account development

Job description

Job Title : Business Development Manager

Location : South Coast & South London - Southern Counties, between Sussex and Dorset

Hours of Work : Mon-Fri : 8 : 30am-5 : 30pm

Reports to : Head of Sales

About the Company

DekBoard are part of the Epwin Group, a progressive and rapidly expanding decking system supplier and installer. Leaders in decking installations within the leisure market with extensive expertise in the domestic sector also. To support our growth and expanding customer base we are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Business Development Manager to work closely with our existing customer base & seek new business.

Role

• Close liaison with our Installation teams to provide decking and associated product installations within this area.
• Initiate and nurture new business via networking and cold calling.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing and new customers.
• Identify customer requirements and offer suitable product solutions.
• Travel between locations within the Sussex & Dorset area including Isle of Wight.
• Obtain and share market research relating to new accounts, business opportunities and competitors.
• Produce appropriate presentations, sales reports and updates.
• Complete and share accurate site surveys and quotations.
• Ability to close deals, achieve targets and deadlines.
• Manage your own workload and diary to maximise opportunities.
• Promote and secure sales of existing and new product lines including decking, hot tubs, pergolas, and outdoor furniture.
• “Can do” attitude and approach are essential.
• This is a field-based role therefore clean driving licence required.

Benefits

• Permanent position. 40hrs / week, variable in line with seasonality & business needs, weekend working & some bank holiday may be required.
• Fully expensed company vehicle for business use.
• Laptop & Mobile
• Workwear.
• Annual leave is 28 days including Bank Holidays
• Competitive salary and target-based bonus
• Company pension.