Business Development Manager - Trade / Gateshead
Location
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear | United Kingdom
Job description
Business Development Manager - Builders Merchants, Trade
Gateshead / North East
£35k to £45k + 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 Gateshead and North East areas. 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,
Job tags
Salary
£35k - £45k per annum
