Business Development Manager in Salford

A vacancy has arisen within the PD New Business team for a Business Development Manager. The purpose of the role is to ensure growth within the building division by identifying and securing new business within the new build sector. The ideal candidate will live between the Manchester and Newcastle area. You will join them on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary.

As the UK market leading Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom fitted furniture manufacturer, they have had unsuppressed growth over the last 50 years, with an emphasis on providing a high standard of products and service. They are currently seeking the very best people to further strengthen their position within the industry by appointing dedicated individuals to share in their success.

• Research and identify new customers within the new build sector, predominantly regional house builders.
• Presenting to potential customers on the full company product and service offering ensuring new business is gained.
• Formalising commercially viable proposals whilst maximising sales contribution.
• Gathering and sharing current market and industry knowledge within the new build sector.

• Managing and maintaining the sales pipeline for your set geographical region.
• Identifying and researching prospect accounts, with the view of developing them into long term working partners.
• Identify the decision making process within prospect accounts.
• Control the quoting process ensuring all specifications are agreed with drawings and quotes being produced accordingly.
• Ensure all customer record cards are completed with the full contact details.
• All new sites are set up correctly along with samples ordered and all other relevant detail is completed prior to handing the account over to the Solutions team.
• Oversee the running of all new business accounts with the assistance of the solutions team.
• Arrange customer visits to company head office and marketing suite facilities.
• Ensure all product and systems training is given to all new customers prior to handing over to the solutions team.
• Provide feedback on competitor activity and market trends.
• Ensure good time management through effective journey planning to maximise output during the working day.
• Ensure outlook diary is kept up to date and planned at least one week ahead.
• Ensure daily calls and mileage reports are sent in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with working hours directive as appropriate.
• Liaise with other company departments.
• Keep up to date with procedures and new products within the company.
• Undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined by the post holder's line manager from time to time, in consultation with the post holder.
• The post holder's duties must be carried out in compliance with company policy.
• Ensure the health and safety of self and all other staff and resources within the post holder's area of responsibility.

This position will be rewarded with a competitive salary. In order for your application to be taken further please state your required salary. If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become their Business Development Manager then please click ‘apply' today – don’t miss out, they’d love to hear from you!