Business Development Manager

Etex; Teddington; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable construction company is seeking a Business Development Manager in Teddington. The role involves building relationships with key stakeholders, managing a portfolio of accounts, and achieving sales growth. Ideal candidates will have experience in account management within the construction sector and strong communication and influencing skills. This position supports hybrid and flexible working, promoting teamwork and a positive working environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in account management within the construction market.
• Proven history of personal sales account growth.
• Track record of efficient account management.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with Distributors and Merchants.
• Maintain a portfolio of key accounts.
• Manage customer enquiries from contact to site.

Skills

Account management

Strong communication

Sales growth

Influencing skills

CRM proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

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 the London Southwest.

What you’ll do

• Build strong relationships with Distributors and Merchants, helping to nurture and grow the business with these key stakeholders.
• Maintain a portfolio of key accounts and promote and secure orders from existing and prospective customers.
• Manage customer enquiries from initial contact through to pricing, securing and eventually to site.
• Plan journeys and customer calls to achieve optimum use of time.
• Maintain and improve our own industry knowledge to stay ahead of the competition and maximise our sales opportunities.

What you’ll bring

• Similar experience in a role with account management responsibilities within the construction market.
• A proven history of personal sales account growth whilst contributing to overall team success is essential.
• A track record of efficient and profitable account management.
• Self-sufficient & self-motivated who can also work well within a team.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with experience presenting and interfacing with a variety of clients.
• Proficient use of Microsoft packages 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 & 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

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).