Regional Business Development Manager (Southeast)

Connect a ScrewFix Company; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a driven Business Development Manager to join their dynamic sales team. This role emphasizes building and nurturing customer relationships while actively pursuing new business opportunities. With over 50 years of experience in the appliance spare parts sector, you will represent a brand known for its quality and reliability. Enjoy the flexibility of working in the field, with the chance to make a significant impact on sales growth. This company offers a supportive environment with various employee benefits, making it a great place to advance your career.

Benefits

Company car

Bonus scheme

Employee support fund

Enhanced Parent Policy

Enhanced Company Sick Pay

Retail discounts

Confidential reporting service

Learning management system

Motivational talks

Charity events involvement

Qualifications

• Proven track record in B2B sales with a focus on customer satisfaction.
• Ability to work independently and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow existing and new accounts in your territory.
• Convert prospects into customers through various sales methods.
• Prepare and present proposals and quotations to potential customers.

Skills

B2B product sales experience

Customer orientation

Relationship-building skills

Self-motivation

Job description

Connect, operating under the Screwfix banner and owned by the Kingfisher Group, is a leading name in the distribution of high-quality appliance spare parts and accessories. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional products and services to our diverse clientele across various sectors.

We have over 50 years of experience in the appliance spare parts industry. Our recent milestone has been becoming part of Screwfix, which has enabled us to expand further with the extensive support, knowledge, and resources of the Kingfisher group.

About the role and team:

We are seeking a confident and driven sales individual to join our regional sales team as a Business Development Manager. As the face of our brand, you will deliver excellent service and sell our products to grow new and existing customer accounts. You will thrive working in the field, with expectations of three to four days on the road within the Southeast region. Although this is a regional role, occasional visits to our Birmingham offices and Distribution centre will be required.

The role will involve:

• Developing and growing all existing and new accounts within your geographical territory
• Converting prospects into customers through methods such as door-to-door, cold calling, and presentations
• Building and maintaining a strong sales pipeline to achieve targets
• Preparing and presenting proposals, presentations, and quotations to potential customers
• Developing service, retail, web, and new sector customers

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have previous B2B product sales experience
• Possess strong customer orientation and relationship-building skills
• Be self-motivated to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, changing environment

What we offer:

• Company car
• Bonus scheme
• Retail Trust - a free online support and counselling service
• Employee support fund - non-repayable loans to help in times of need
• Enhanced Parent Policy
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• HapiApp - retail discounts (shops, gyms, etc.)
• Speak Up - a confidential service to report incidents at work
• People Forum committee - giving our people a voice in the company's future
• 20% discount within our retail stores
• Discount on all stock
• Skillshub - a learning management system to enhance your knowledge
• PepTalk - industry professional motivational talks
• Length of Service scheme
• Peakon Surveys - for your feedback
• Charity events open for involvement
• Company engagement events