Business Development Manager - Belfast

Haldane Fisher Ltd; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading timber and builder's merchant in the Greater Belfast Area is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive sales and ensure customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales, exceptional negotiation skills, and a passion for delivering outstanding customer service. This position offers a competitive salary plus benefits like a company car and staff discounts.

Benefits

Company Car

Staff Discounts

Incentive Bonus Scheme

30 Days Holiday Entitlement

Cycle to Work Scheme

Contributory Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a sales-based customer-focused industry.
• Excellent knowledge or experience of building and timber products.

Responsibilities

• Develop new customer relationships while improving existing ones.
• Resolve customer issues in a timely manner.
• Compile and analyze sales data through the CRM.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Negotiation skills

Sales experience

IT proficiency

Pressure handling

Target-driven mindset

Job description

Company

Are you a logical thinker? Someone that enjoys a fast-paced environment and looking for a new opportunity that will excite you with endless opportunities to develop and progress? At Haldane Fisher we are looking for the right person with a positive, hardworking attitude that will work in a company that is investing in its future and its people.

Haldane Fisher are a leading timber and builder's merchants and have a reputation for innovation and excellence within their field. We have 23 branches across Northern Ireland, England and Isle of Man and are continuing to grow from strength to strength.

Position:

Based in the Greater Belfast Area, a full time, permanent opportunity has arisen in our Team for Business Development Manager. The primary focus is on driving Sales and ensuring the highest levels of Customer service in an efficient manner. The successful applicant will have the ability to create a strategy to identify and develop Key Customer Accounts. You will also use your industry knowledge and expertise to nurture solid partnerships for the future.

Your Key Responsibilities will include:

• Develop new customer relationships whilst continuously growing existing ones
• Acquire a thorough understanding of key customer needs and requirements
• Resolve issues and problems faced by customers in a timely manner
• Compile and analyse sales data through the CRM system
• Collect customer feedback and market research

The successful candidate will possess the following attributes:

• Excellent knowledge or experience of building and timber products
• Previous experience in a sales-based customer focused industry
• Committed and passionate to providing excellent customer service
• Target driven with a genuine passion for the customer
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales
• Strong negotiation and closing skills
• Able to work both individually and as part of a branch team
• Competent level of IT proficiency

The successful person will receive a competitive rate of pay plus fantastic benefits including:

• Company Car
• Staff Discounts
• Incentive Bonus Scheme
• 30 Days Holiday Entitlement (Including Closure Days)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Contributory Pension Scheme

Closing date for the receipt of all completed applications is Monday 10th November 2025

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