West Yorkshire | Field-Based & Office Hybrid
£45-£55k + Uncapped Commission. Car + Career Progression
A well-established and highly respected manufacturer and installer within the construction products sector is seeking an ambitious Business Development Manager to drive the next phase of commercial growth.
Backed by significant investment and operating within a growing UK manufacturing group, the business has exciting expansion plans and is looking for a commercially driven sales professional who can identify opportunities, win profitable contracts and build long-term customer relationships.
This is a newly created role offering genuine scope to shape the position and develop into a future sales leadership opportunity.
The Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will take ownership of new business development across commercial contracts, trade accounts and residential sales channels, with a primary focus on securing profitable commercial projects.
You'll be responsible for developing relationships with contractors, developers, housing providers, specifiers and trade customers while working closely with internal estimating and operational teams to ensure projects are delivered successfully from enquiry through to completion.
Key Responsibilities
* Generate and secure new commercial contract opportunities.
* Build, manage and convert a strong sales pipeline.
* Develop and grow trade account relationships and repeat business.
* Support the effective conversion of residential sales enquiries.
* Build relationships with contractors, developers, architects and specifiers.
* Collaborate with estimating and operational teams to deliver profitable quotations and tenders.
* Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasting and pipeline reporting.
* Represent the business at networking events, customer meetings and industry functions.
* Achieve and exceed sales and margin targets.
About You
* Proven success in business development, B2B sales or commercial sales.
* Experience within construction products, building materials, fenestration, manufacturing, construction or a related sector would be highly advantageous.
* Demonstrable track record of winning new business and achieving revenue targets.
* Strong commercial awareness with a focus on profitable growth.
* Excellent relationship-building and networking skills.
* Self-motivated, organised and capable of managing your own territory and pipeline.
* Comfortable using CRM systems and producing sales forecasts.
* Full UK driving licence.
What's on Offer
* Competitive basic salary.
* Uncapped performance-related commission.
* Opportunity to join a growing and well-invested business.
* Significant autonomy and influence within the role.
* Clear career progression towards a senior sales leadership position.
* Long-term stability and growth prospects within a successful UK manufacturing group.
If you're a driven sales professional looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact and build a long-term career, we'd welcome a confidential conversation
Salary description
£45000.00 - £55000.00 per year