Business Development Manager

Are you a new business focussed construction industry sales professional, looking to join an ambitious roof glazing/fenestration manufacturer? Covering London and the South East, our client can offer an exciting career for YOU! Offering up to £38K basic, £70K+ote, company car and great training & career progression. If this appeals, read on & APPLY TODAY!

THE ROLE:

• As Business Development Manager, you will be joining a new division, targeting Builders Merchants, Roofing Merchants, Fenestration outlets and distributors across London and the South East. 
• As BDM, you will be selling roofing products such as rooflights, roof domes, sheeting and associated products such as roofing sealants, tapes and fillers, that are ultimately used on roofing projects across the residential new build and refurbishment market, hospitality and leisure, retail and commercial, education and healthcare sectors. 
• You will liaise with your internal sales support team, as well as colleagues that sell into other routes to market.
• As BDM, you will be winning and building a brand new client base of Builders Merchants, roofing merchants, fenestration outlets and showrooms and other distributors to stock/supply your manufactured range of roof windows, roof lights and associated products.
• As Business Development Manager, you'll be covering London, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire Hertfordshire, Essex and Suffolk.
• This initially is a new business focussed role that will evolve into a mix of new business and account management.
• You will be on the road 4 days per week, typically meeting 7+ contacts per day. 1 day per week working from home.
• You will on occasion be running training days in your merchants, educating them on the features and benefits of your products, as well as training the roofer/contractor/installer.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:

• The successful Business Development Manager will have a growth mindset, proven track record of achieving sales targets, be a confident, inquisitive individual and be able to demonstrate success in their career to date.
• You'll be new business focussed, happy to cold call and also then build your account base. You'll be able to journey plan and be prepared to stay away from home on occasions.
• Knowledge of the fenestration/roof lights industry is advantageous although not essential as excellent training is provided.
• A track record of field sales success in the construction industry.
• You'll be articulate, IT literate and wanting a long term career.
• Experience of selling for a manufacturer, through merchants and distributors would be advantageous.
• Our client is also happy to look at good candidates who currently sell on the road for a merchant or distributor and have the ambition to work for a leading manufacturer.

THE COMPANY:

• Our client is a highly regarded, well established, multi-million £ turnover roofing/glazing manufacturer.
• They have long standing employees and a family feel, offering excellent training and ongoing development.

THE REMUNERATION:

• £35,000-£38,000 basic salary, dependent on experience.
• Bi-annual bonus, with up to £35k in commission achievable.
• Choice of Hybrid or Electric Company car.
• 26 days holiday, plus Bank holidays.
• 4% employer pension contribution.
• Healthcover.
• Laptop, mobile, all oops.
• Excellent training and a clear career path.

If you have the new business led, winning attitude that our client is looking for, then contact the team at Chandler Harris Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed) and APPLY TODAY!