Field Based Business Developer

Howdens Joinery Co.; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trade kitchen supplier in the UK is seeking a Field Based Business Developer to foster relationships with customers and drive sales growth. In this role, you will manage new account openings and work closely with depot teams to optimize service delivery. The position offers autonomy and competitive compensation, as well as benefits such as a company vehicle and monthly bonuses. Ideal candidates will possess strong sales skills and a full UK driving license.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Vehicle

Monthly depot bonus OTE

Team incentives and outings

Competitive Pension Plan

Staff discount on products

Buy as you earn share scheme

Responsibilities

• Open new accounts and build relationships with existing account holders.
• Collaborate with depot staff to convert sales and maximize account trading.
• Manage your own diary and workload day to day.
• Win new business and grow the depot customer base.

Skills

Influencing and sales skills

Customer-focused

Strong communicator

Results driven

Prioritise own workload

Flexible and approachable

Thrive in fast-paced environments

Be a Howdens Ambassador

Full UK driving license

Job description

Field Based Business Developer

Field Business Developer

Our Field Based Business Developer is a crucial role within our growing business. In this role you will work to both open new accounts and build lasting relationships with existing account holders. There will be a daily necessity to build strong relationships with both existing and potential new account holders in order to consistently achieve and exceed targets. It is down to our Field Based Business Developer to ensure that their depot's account base continues to consistently grow while also working to meet the needs of existing account holders.

You will collaborate with the depot staff, including Kitchen Sales Designers and Depot Managers in order to convert sales, ensuring a higher sale per account and more frequent trading is achieved from the account base. You will actively participate in sales meetings chaired by the Lead Sales Representative to share best demonstrable practices with other Field Based Business Developers in the Area.

This role offers real autonomy and the chance to manage your own diary and workload day to day. You will have responsibility to win new business and grow the depot customer base. There will also be a focus on providing a great service to the customer base, working to maximise sales wherever possible.

Skills and attributes you need to be a successful Field Based Business Developer

• Influencing and sales skills
• Customer-focused
• Strong communicator
• Results driven
• Prioritise own workload
• Flexible and approachable
• Thrive in fast-paced environments
• Be a Howdens Ambassador
• Full UK driving license

What you get from us as a Field Based Business Developer

• Competitive salary
• Company Vehicle
• Monthly depot bonus OTE
• Team incentives and outings
• Competitive Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%.
• Staff discount on Howdens products
• Buy as you earn share scheme

About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe–making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda. There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens–and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

How to apply:

When you apply, you will need to attach a CV. If this is your first time applying for a role with us, you will need to activate your account when you apply for this role. Please check your email carefully to ensure that you have completed this step. We are unable to view your application if you have not activated your account. Good luck with your application.

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email [e-mail] with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.

Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK, we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding.