Business Development Manager

Scotframe; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is looking for a Business Development Manager in Manchester. The role involves self-generating sales opportunities, visiting customers, and collaborating with various functions to enhance customer experience. Candidates should have timber frame knowledge and a proactive approach. A UK driving license is required for extensive travel within the Northwest/Yorkshire regions.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid UK driving license.
• Located around Northwest/Yorkshire regions.

Responsibilities

• Self-generate sales opportunities.
• Visit customers on-site and in office.
• Attend networking events.
• Work closely with estimating, design, procurement, and operations.

Skills

Customer experience focus

Knowledge of timber frame

Proactive in meeting customers

Strong communication skills

Results-focused

Job description

At Scotframe Saint-Gobain, we are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our busy sales team covering North-England.

The role will see you working across our timber frame product ranges, and a customer base of national/regional house builders, developers and contractors.

Candidates should be located around the Northwest/Yorkshire regions - as this is where the bulk of our customers are based.

As extensive travel is required for the role, all candidates must have a UK driving license.

What we're looking for:

• You will have a strong focus on customer experience from start-to-finish putting our customers in the forefront of everything we do
• Must have experience and knowledge around timber frame
• Proactivity, you will want to be out meeting customers face-to-face
• Strong communication skills, being able to speak to stakeholders at all levels, building great relationships both new and existing
• Results focussed with an ability to work independently

What you will be doing:

• Proactively self-generate sales opportunities across our self-build customer base
• Visiting customers, both in office and on-site
• Attending networking events across the region
• Working closely with other functions (estimating, design, procurement and operations)

Are Saint-Gobain inclusive employers?

Saint-Gobain is the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.

We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

And what about flexibility?

The world of work is changing. At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role: flexible hours, job-sharing, part-time working, or anything else that matters to you. We can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting. But we do promise to listen.

If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you!