Business Development Manager

Employee Finder Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive sales of high-end solar products within the construction sector. This home-based role requires strong customer engagement skills and experience working with architects and contractors. You will be supported by a dedicated sales and marketing team, ensuring you have the resources to succeed in securing specifications and managing key accounts.

Qualifications

• Experience in selling solar solutions is ideal but not essential.
• Previous experience with architects and contractors is essential.

Responsibilities

• Sale of high-end solar products.
• Prospecting for projects and securing specifications.
• Managing accounts and making technical proposals.

Skills

Sales

Customer Engagement

Technical Proposal Development

Job description

I am recruiting a Business Development Manager with experience supplying to the construction sector, specifically roofing. Experience in selling solar solutions is ideal but not essential, as full product support will be provided.

The role offers a base salary of £45K with an OTE of approximately £60K.

You will work closely with architects, main contractors, product specifiers, and roofing installers, so previous experience in these areas is essential.

This is a home-based role, requiring 2-3 days on the road in a customer-facing capacity.

The Role

1. Sale of high-end solar products
2. Prospecting for projects and specifiers
3. Identifying nationwide projects using provided means
4. Targeting all architects' practices
5. Securing specifications
6. Managing accounts
7. Developing CPD beyond architects for M&E consultants and other building professionals
8. Making technical proposals for projects, including energy modelling where required
9. Producing standard drawings with manufacturing partners for downloadable support to architects
10. Supporting colleagues with sales and specifications, including client visits

You will be supported by a sales and marketing team, as well as directly by the CEO.