Business Development Manager

Etex; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Commitment to sustainability

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

A leading construction products company is seeking a Business Development Manager in the UK to drive sales of fire stopping products and enhance customer relationships. The role involves visiting customers, delivering market strategies, and maintaining CRM records. Candidates should possess previous sales experience in the construction industry and be customer-oriented. This position offers hybrid working options and emphasizes teamwork and sustainability efforts.

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 individual.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current customer base and gain new customers through communication platforms.
• Conduct regular customer site visits and offer technical support.
• Represent the company on trade shows and conduct CPD to architects.

Skills

Sales experience in construction industry

Customer focus

CRM proficiency

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Packages

CRM Software

Job description

Join to apply for the Business Development Manager role at Etex.

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 gaining new customers through various communication platforms
• Conducting regular customer and site visits and offering technical support
• CPD to architects or main contractors and represent the company on trade shows
• Dealing with a large customer caseload and meeting sales targets
• Updating and maintaining CRM on a regular basis
• Being 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 prioritize site visits and calls
• Personable and customer focused
• Competent in the use of MS Packages and CRM

Benefits

• 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.
• 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).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Etex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.