Business Development Manager / Area Sales Manager

GCS Associates; Accrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Car

Job summary

GCS Associates is seeking a Business Development Manager / Area Sales Manager to cover Accrington and the surrounding area, selling building materials to contractors, developers and builders. This external role focuses on new business development alongside account management, in a network of builders merchants.

The package includes £40,000-£47,000 plus bonus and a company car; ideal candidates will have proven sales experience in construction supplies and a track record of building long-lasting

Qualifications

• Must have sales experience in construction supply sector / builders merchants.
• Experience selling to contractors, developers and house builders preferred.
• Strong relationship-building and customer service skills required.

Responsibilities

• Sell building materials to contractors, developers and house builders.
• Drive new business development and manage key accounts.
• Leverage existing ledger relationships while expanding the customer base.

Skills

New business development

Account management

Construction supplies sales

Job description

Role: Business Development Manager / Area Sales Manager

Location: An External role covering Accrington and the surrounding area

Sector: Builders Merchants / Construction Supplies

Package: £40,000 - £47,000 + Bonus + Car

• Building Materials - a great range of products
• Selling into contractors, developers, house builders
• New Business Development & Account Management
• Strong Basic and Benefits
• Sales and Construction Supplies Experience required

Our highly regarded client has a network of branches across the UK who supply a vast range of building products to the construction sector.

This role involves selling quality building products to businesses both large and small. This a well-respected and highly successful business.

This Business Development / External Sales representative / Area Sales Manager position requires someone who has experience selling into the construction industry. A current sales professional who knows the route to market with contractors, house builders, builders and end users. We are looking for someone with a strong sales drive and the ability to build long lasting relationships with customers and colleagues alike.

This position has a focus on new business development as well as some pretty full-on, professional management of an existing ledger. Existing relationships should be built upon wherever possible. The right candidate will have a successful record in the construction supply / builders merchants sector.

To avoid disappointment, you must have sales experience and this must be from the construction supply sector / builders merchants world, but if your previous roles fit this description but were internal, then you will still be considered.

Enthusiasm is key and this position requires someone who is really confident talking to people, understanding their individual needs and acting on this to provide sterling service to the customer. Attention to detail is also key here to maintain that level of service.

There are clear rewards within this company though with a great package on offer.

Industry Sector: Timber Merchants, Timber Supplies, Timber Supplier, Hardwood, Softwood, Stairs, Stair Parts, Doors, Door Sets, Skirting, Architrave, Door Furniture, Landscaping Materials, Building Merchants, Building Supplies, Construction sector. Recruiting Internal Sales, External Sales, Business Development, Key Account, Account Management, Area Sales, Field Sales, Sales Negotiators, Sales Executives, Sales Representatives, Assistant Managers, Timber Specialists.

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