Business Development Manager & Plumbing & Heating Systems

Mitchell Maguire; Watford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy in construction sales is looking for a Business Development Manager specializing in Plumbing & Heating Systems in Watford. The role requires at least two years of relevant sales experience, particularly in underfloor heating systems. Responsibilities include generating new business, managing the sales pipeline, and maximizing customer relationships. The position offers a competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000 with additional bonuses and benefits including a £5,000 car allowance, pension, and annual leave.

Benefits

Pension

25 days annual leave

£5000 car allowance

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in business development or sales.
• Experience with underfloor heating systems or selling to main contractors.
• Strong commercial awareness and numerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to order handover.
• Build and manage a strong business pipeline.
• Proactively generate new business opportunities.

Skills

Lead generation

Communication skills

Sales targets achievement

Organizational skills

Job description

Business Development Manager – Plumbing & Heating Systems

Business Development Manager – Plumbing & Heating Systems

Job Title: Business Development Manager – Plumbing & Heating Systems

Job reference Number: (phone number removed)

Industry Sector: Sales, Sales Manager, Internal Sales Manager, Sales Management, Plumbing, Heating, Underfloor Heating, Under Floor Heating, UFH Components and Plumbing & Heating Products, Press Fittings, Brassware, Pipes, Controls, Heat Interface Units, Plumbing Contractors, Plumbing Installers, Main Contractors, Regional Developers, Housebuilders

Location: St Albans

Remuneration: £55,000 - £60,000 + £10,000 - £15,000 bonus

Benefits: Pension & 25 days annual leave, £5000 car allowance

The role of the Business Development Manager – Plumbing & Heating Systems will involve:

• Business Development Manager position dealing with a range of underfloor heating systems sold into main contractors, plumbing contractors, mechanical contractors and house builders.
• Achieving new business sales targets by building and managing a strong, right-sized pipeline.
• Proactively generating new opportunities through structured prospecting and face-to-face appointments.
• Owning the full sales cycle from lead generation to onboarding and order handover.
• Maximising customer spend through value-based selling, upsell/cross-sell, and collaboration with Key Account Managers.
• Act as a trusted product expert and brand ambassador, delivering excellent customer service and continuous self-improvement.

The ideal applicant will be an Business Development Manager – Plumbing & Heating Systems with:

• Must have 2+ years’ experience in business development or a similar sales role.
• Must have experience within a underfloor heating systems and/or experience selling into main contractors, plumbing contractors, mechanical contractors and house builders.
• Strong lead generation and prospecting skills, with good commercial and numerical awareness.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), personable, professional, and articulate.
• Highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented, with strong time management and teamwork skills.

Mitchell Maguire is a specialist Construction Sales Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Sales Jobs, Construction Sales Vacancies and Specification sales positions within: Sales, Sales Manager, Internal Sales Manager, Sales Management, Plumbing, Heating, Underfloor Heating, Under Floor Heating, UFH Components and Plumbing & Heating Products, Press Fittings, Brassware, Pipes, Controls, Heat Interface Units, Plumbing Contractors, Plumbing Installers, Main Contractors, Regional Developers, Housebuilders.

Job Info

Company: Mitchell Maguire

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire

Posted: Jan 12th 2026

Closes: Feb 12th 2026

Sector: Contract

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time