Business Development Manager

Etex; More; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable construction firm is seeking a Business Development Manager for the South West and Midlands region. This role involves maintaining and growing a customer base, providing technical support, and working closely with internal teams. The ideal candidate has proven sales experience in the construction industry and is able to effectively manage customer relationships.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working

Commitment to equal opportunities

Focus on sustainability

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a sales-focused position within the construction industry.
• Ability to manage a large customer base and prioritize site visits and calls.
• Personable and customer-focused.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current customer base and gain new customers through various communication platforms.
• Conduct regular customer and site visits and offer technical support.
• CPD to architects or main contractors and represent the company at trade shows.
• Manage a large customer caseload and meet sales targets.
• Update and maintain CRM on a regular basis.
• Act as the main contact for customers, liaising with other departments to offer effective service.

Skills

Sales experience in construction industry

Customer management

Technical support abilities

Communication platforms proficiency

Tools

MS Office

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager – Location: Reading, Bristol, Birmingham, Burton-on-Trent, Bracknell, Measham. Travel to the London area is required. This role covers South West and Midlands, with regular travel to the London area.

At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, and our people are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our evolving industry.

We seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and communities. Join us as a Business Development Manager covering South West and Midlands, with regular travel to London area. You will join the FSi division of Etex and sell Fire Stopping Products. You will be responsible for delivering the company market strategy, identifying new market opportunities, and feeding back market intelligence. You will work closely with our customer services team based in Essex, our national specification manager, and the wider team based across the UK.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain current customer base and gain new customers through various communication platforms
• Conduct regular customer and site visits and offer technical support
• CPD to architects or main contractors and represent the company at trade shows
• Manage a large customer caseload and meet sales targets
• Update and maintain CRM on a regular basis
• Be a main point of contact for customers, liaising with other departments to offer effective technical and customer service

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in a sales-focused position within the construction industry
• Ability to manage a large customer base and prioritise site visits and calls
• Personable and customer-focused
• Competent in the use of MS Office and CRM systems

Why join us?

• We are named the world\'s #1 most trustworthy company in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023
• Our culture – we connect and care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on safety and the working environment of our people
• Our Road to Sustainability 2030 plan to help build a better, sustainable future through responsible social and environmental impact and innovative solutions
• We are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination
• Flexibility: Hybrid and flexible working is supported, depending on the role