Business Development Manager

Etex; More; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable construction company is seeking a Business Development Manager for the South West and Midlands. This role involves maintaining customer relationships, gaining new customers, and contributing to market strategy while covering regular travel to London. The ideal candidate will have sales experience in the construction sector and strong customer service skills. The position offers hybrid working options and a supportive company culture.

Benefits

Trustworthy company culture

Focus on sustainability

Hybrid work flexibility

Commitment to diversity and equal opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven similar 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.
• Represent the company on trade shows and CPD to architects or main contractors.
• Deal with a large customer caseload and meet sales targets.
• Serve as a main point of contact for customers, liaising with other departments.

Skills

Sales experience in construction

Customer focused

Competent in MS Packages

Proficient in CRM

Job description

Visit the corporate website of Etex

Business Development Manager

Location: Reading, GB; Bristol, GB; Birmingham, GB; Burton‑on‑Trent, GB; Bracknell, GB; Measham, GB

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, but it’s our people that are our top priority.
We connect, collaborate, and champion the well‑being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever‑evolving industry.
At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead? 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.

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 on trade shows
• Deal with a large customer caseload and meet sales targets
• Update and maintain CRM on a regular basis
• Serve as a main point of contact for customers, liaising with other departments to offer effective technical and customer service

Qualifications

• Proven similar experience in a sales focused position within the construction industry
• The ability to manage a large customer base and prioritise site visits and calls
• Personable and customer focused
• Competent in the use of MS Packages and CRM

Benefits

• We are named the world's #1 most trustworthy company in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023!
• Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination
• Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is all about trust, and we want you to be able to do your best work (depending on the role).