Business Development Manager - New Build Housing Sector

Effective Energy; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insulation sector seeks a dynamic Business Development Manager in the UK to drive growth in the new build housing sector. The ideal candidate will have proven sales experience and strong communication skills to build key relationships with clients. Responsibilities include identifying new business opportunities, managing client relationships, and achieving sales targets, working closely with internal teams. A full driving license and proficiency in Salesforce are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or sales within the new build housing or construction industry.
• Strong IT skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and preferably Salesforce.
• Based in the North East and hold a full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities within the housing sector.
• Manage key client relationships and achieve sales targets.
• Develop existing accounts and secure new business through market research.

Skills

Sales experience in new build housing/construction

Strong communication skills

Relationship-building skills

IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Business Development Manager - New Build Housing Sector

About Us

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.

The Role

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.

Key duties

• 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.

About You

• 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.