Business Development Manager

Interaction Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well‑established builders merchant in the UK is seeking an External Sales Executive to expand its customer base in Bury, Bolton, and Greater Manchester. The role includes building relationships with trade customers, spotting growth opportunities, and providing excellent service. The ideal candidate has experience in external sales within the construction supply sector, a solid understanding of building materials, and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and uncapped commission based on performance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Uncapped commission

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in external sales, ideally in builders merchants or construction supply.
• Strong understanding of trade client needs.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with trade customers.
• Identify growth opportunities and convert leads into business.
• Work with internal teams to provide excellent customer service.
• Stay updated on product ranges and industry trends.
• Represent the company at events and customer visits.

Skills

External sales experience

Knowledge of building materials

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building skills

Self-motivated

Job description

External Sales Executive Builders Merchant

Salary: £35,(Apply online only) £50,(Apply online only) + 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 communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills

• Highly self‑motivated, target‑focused, and customer‑oriented

• Full UK driving licence

What s in It for You

• Competitive basic salary of £35,(Apply online only) £50,(Apply online only) (depending on experience)

• Uncapped commission the more you achieve, the more you earn

• Supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression

For further details, please contact Jake Norfolk-Lee at Interaction Recruitment.