Sales Development Manager

Huws Gray; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction supplier in Sunderland is seeking a Sales Development Manager to enhance customer relationships and drive sales. The ideal candidate will have sales experience and a resilient work ethic. Responsibilities include managing accounts and developing new business opportunities within the local market. Competitive benefits include a company car, performance bonuses, and training programs.

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company car, laptop & phone

Company performance bonus scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Company-funded Life Assurance

Colleague discount scheme

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Essential prior experience in sales with a track record of meeting sales targets.
• Ability to manage own activities effectively.
• Understanding of the customer base and industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with customers, key stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Manage a portfolio of accounts within a defined area.
• Find and develop new profitable business opportunities.
• Understand large-scale construction projects and local market conditions.
• Add value through project plans and supplier contacts.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship building

Customer service

Resilience

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a Sales Development Manager to join us at Huws Gray Sunderland! In this role, you'll be a key part of our branch's success by building strong relationships with customers and suppliers, supporting your teammates, and helping to grow sales and profitability. We are looking for people with a positive and confident attitude along with the work ethic to be an integral part of a winning team.

Overview

Here's a quick overview of some of the things you can expect in your role as Sales Development Manager:

Responsibilities

• To work closely with our customers, key stakeholders & suppliers on a day-to-day basis to maximise customer opportunities, grow and maintain relationships and deliver excellent customer service.
• To be responsible for all customer activity within a defined area, whilst managing a portfolio of accounts across an agreed area.
• To be tasked with finding and developing new profitable business into the branch network and the wider business.
• To gain an understanding of everything that is happening within the area, both in terms of large-scale construction projects and local market conditions.
• To add value to our customers businesses through activities such as project plans, supplier contacts and offering advice through your industry specific knowledge.

Qualifications

• Previous sales experience is essential, along with a strong track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
• You will be resilient and able to manage your own activities effectively.
• Product knowledge isn't essential, but an understanding of the customer base and industry is preferable.

About Huws Gray Group

Whether you're in the trade or simply love a good home improvement project, chances are you've heard of us. We're the Huws Gray Group - home to a family of trusted brands including Huws Gray, Hirebase, Civils & Lintels, The Timber Group, PDM, NDI, and Anglia Tool Centre. Across the UK, our branches support local communities with everything they need for building, improving, and creating - we couldn't do it without our people and that's where you come in!

EEO Statement

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Benefits

• 23 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Company car, laptop & phone
• Company performance bonus scheme
• A contributory pension scheme
• Company funded Life Assurance
• A generous colleague discount scheme
• A range of training and development programmes to help you progress your career

Application

Our online application process takes less time to complete than it does to make a good brew, so stick the kettle on and make your application!