Business Development Manager - Builders Merchants

Business Development Manager - Builders Merchants, Leeds

Leeds - West Yorkshire

£35k to £40k + Commission and Car or Car Allowance

• Holiday 31 days increasing to 33 with service (including 8 bank holidays)

• Retirement Savings Plan Matching contribution for less than 4%, above 4% contribution increasing with service

• Life Assurance 2 x salary / 4 x salary in pension scheme

We have a very exciting opportunity for a BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER covering the Leeds and West Yorkshire Territory. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to join a large dynamic organisation selling into the Trade and Builders Merchants.

Purpose

To maximise sales potential of a defined area by increasing product sales, to the identified market segments and by achieving growth in the size of the customer base, through the effective management and development of a portfolio of customers. To deliver sales targets across all categories.

• To support the delivery of the company vision
• To support zero harm within the business
• To ensure that our client is the fastest and most effective distributor at introducing new products to its chosen markets through:
• Supporting the increased penetration of the targeted customer groups
• Supporting the achievement of sales targets for new products whilst maintaining growth on existing products
• Increase and maximize current sales volumes
• Support the introduction of sales of new and specialist products to customers within the region supporting the ASMs to ensure sales and margin targets are achieved
• Seek out opportunities to identify future and existing sales opportunities within the Area

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required

• Proven track record of achieving sales targets.
• Proven track record of developing customer relationships to increase business
• Previous experience of customer management
• Proven ability to influence key decision-makers to achieve results
• Strong business acumen.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Numerate and problem-solving skills essential

Builders Merchants, Trade, Construction, Flooring, Surfaces, Kitchen Worktops,