Business Development Executive (Construction Manufacturing)

Business Development Executive (Construction Manufacturing) £30,000 + OTE up £15,000 in uncapped bonuses Permanent Stockport Avid Personnel are thrilled to be EXCLUSIVELY recruiting for a Business Development Executive to join their rapidly expanding furniture manufacturing business in Stockport. Recently under a new Board of Directors, this business has extremely exciting growth plans over the next 12 months – this is the perfect time to join their Commercial Team. We are seeking a dynamic Business Development Executive to join our team in a brand new role focused on driving revenue growth and expanding our market presence. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape and grow a business stream, with the potential for significant rewards. Your new role will focus on all aspects of business development for cloakroom furniture, grab rails, and door restrainers, targeting construction industry contractors, builder’s merchants, facilities management companies as well as end users to deliver sales growth in these product areas. The role also encompasses leadership of external marketing resources to grow the brand across all business streams, and ultimately increasing the specification of our products by Architects. Key Responsibilities: * Lead Generation: Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities through telemarketing, email campaigns, and market research to secure approved supplier status with local authorities, healthcare institutions, and facilities management companies. * Sales Development: Build and maintain strong client relationships to convert leads into sales, ensuring consistent follow-up and effective pipeline management. * Client Engagement: Transition from office-based lead generation to conducting client visits across the UK to nurture relationships and close deals. * Marketing Leadership: Oversee and manage marketing activities for all business streams by collaborating with an external agency to develop and execute campaigns that enhance brand visibility and support lead generation efforts. * Reporting & Administration: Maintain accurate records of sales activities, revenue, and client interactions, producing weekly reports to track progress against KPIs. * Market Expansion: Identify untapped markets and develop strategies to drive growth in alignment with company objectives, with a particular emphasis on cloakroom furniture, grab rails, and door restrainers for the construction sector. Essential Experience * Highly motivated, self-starter capable of working independently and taking initiative. * Proven experience in a business development or sales role with a track record of achieving targets. * Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, comfortable engaging with clients at all levels. * Strong sales and negotiation skills with a results-driven mindset. * Solid understanding of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and their application in sales processes. * Highly organized, with experience in maintaining detailed records and preparing reports. * Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other common software packages. * Full, clean UK driving license (required for client visits). Desirable Skills * Experience in the education, healthcare, or leisure sectors. * Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce). * Knowledge of public sector procurement processes. * Experience managing marketing agencies or campaigns. * Familiarity with the construction industry and its procurement processes. Contractual Benefits * Full-time, permanent position. * Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus structure. * Company pension scheme. * 21 days annual leave (plus public holidays). * Standard Monday to Friday working week. * Opportunities for career progression within a growing business. To Apply Please click on the link. I look forward to receiving your application. Thanks Kelly Kelly Newell Manufacturing Division Avid Personnel #INDP