Business Development Manager - Construction

VanRath; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Business Development Manager in Northern Ireland to grow sales in the construction sector. The ideal candidate will have strong sales experience, knowledge of building materials, and excellent presentation skills. The position offers a salary of £33,000 - £37,000, along with a bonus and company car allowance. Opportunities include developing new business and maintaining customer relationships, alongside participation in operations and product presentations.

Benefits

Bonus

Company car allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, preferably in the construction industry.
• Familiarity with building materials and the construction process.
• Valid driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships through regular site visits.
• Identify and develop new sales leads in the construction sector.
• Prepare formal quotations and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Sales experience in construction

Knowledge of building materials

Strong presentation skills

Job description

VANRATH has partnered with a leading Construction Materials Processor to hire a Business Development Manager (East Antrim and Belfast), based out of Mallusk or Larne.

Salary:

£33,000 - £37,000 + bonus + company car allowance

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic sales team and have ownership of both new and existing sales business.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through regular site visits, actively seeking out new business prospects while supporting existing clients.
• Deliver aftersales care, offering support, troubleshooting, complaint resolution, and customer training particularly in quarry and site environments.
• Identify and develop new sales leads, including exploring new markets to support long-term business growth strategies.
• Prepare and issue formal quotations via the Qload system, ensuring best practices are followed and feedback is captured to monitor market competitiveness.
• Maintain accurate records by updating CRM systems weekly, ensuring all sales activities and potential leads are tracked effectively.
• Respond to customer enquiries quickly and professionally, ensuring a high standard of service at all times.
• Stay ahead of market trends by contributing to product development discussions and monitoring competitor activity.
• Support general operations, including the use of the company's computerised dispatch systems when required.
• Actively participate in presentations and product demonstrations to promote solutions and strengthen client engagement.
• Uphold company policies and procedures, including full adherence to Health and Safety requirements.
• Demonstrate flexibility by undertaking any other duties reasonably assigned by management.
• Ensure good working practices are consistently observed within the office and during field activities.
• Drive sales by managing a diverse product portfolio and uncovering opportunities across all sectors.

The ideal candidate

• Comes with sales experience from the construction industry, or selling into the construction industry
• Knowledge of building materials / construction industry
• Valid driving licence
• Strong presentation skills

Some positive candidate feedback we've received-

“Excellent recruitment service. VANRATH helped me secure a new role within days of first contact and the team couldn't be more helpful and responsive since I began my new position. Would highly recommend that anyone looking for employment registers with VANRATH as they are head and shoulders above other agencies that I have dealt with.”

“I very much enjoyed my experience with VANRATH. They were great to work with, very friendly and efficient and streamlined everything for me so I had the least amount of stress as I went in for interviews. Looking forward to starting in my new role!”

“Had a great experience with Vanrath. Being new to Northern Ireland, they made me feel very welcome. The team provided lots of tips and support for job opportunities. Would thoroughly recommend the Vanrath team!”

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