Business Development Manager - New Build Housing Sector

Max Energy Ltd; Eachwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier in the construction sector is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth and build client relationships in the North East. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales within new build housing, be adept at securing new business, and possess excellent communication skills. Prospects will enjoy working closely with house builders and internal teams to deliver tailored solutions. Proficiency in Salesforce and a proactive approach are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Proven business development or sales experience in new build housing/construction.
• Strong sales, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Organised and proactive with good IT skills; Salesforce proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with major and regional house builders.
• Grow market share and secure new business opportunities.
• Attend client and site meetings, prepare presentations, and manage own diary.

Skills

Sales experience in new build housing/construction

Relationship building

Market awareness

Communication skills

Proficient in Salesforce

IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager role selling into the new build housing and construction sector, focused on winning and growing work with house builders in a defined region, managing key client relationships, and achieving sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with commercial and buying teams at major and regional house builders in your area.
• Grow market share by developing existing accounts and securing new business, supported by market research and competitor awareness.
• Plan and manage your own diary, attend client and site meetings, prepare presentations and quotations, and keep all activity accurately recorded in Salesforce and other company systems.
• Work closely with internal teams (Estimating, Branch Managers, Planning) to deliver tailored solutions and meet project timelines and KPIs.
• Proven business development or sales experience in new build housing/construction or a closely related industry.
• Strong sales, communication and relationship-building skills, able to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Organised, analytical, proactive, confident, with good IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Salesforce an advantage).
• Based in the North East, holding a full driving licence, and bringing a friendly, outgoing, enthusiastic approach.

About Max Energy

Max Energy, part of the Effective Energy Group, are a leading supplier and installer of Insulation and Solar PV to the Newbuild Housing Sector supplying customers such as Taylor Wimpey, Persimmon, Bellway and Miller Homes. We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, and driving growth within the organisation. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of market trends. Proficiency in Salesforce software is highly desirable.