Regional Business Development Manager (Southeast)

Connect, operating under the Screwfix banner and owned by the Kingfisher Group, is a leading name in the distribution of high-quality appliance spare parts and accessories. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional products and services to our diverse clientele across various sectors.\\n\\nWe have over 50 years’ experience in the appliance spare parts industry. Our most recent opportunity has been becoming part of Screwfix, which has allowed us to continue to expand with the extensive support, knowledge and resources that the Kingfisher group has to offer.\\n\\nAbout the role and team:\\n\\nWe are seeking a confident and driven sales individual to join our regional sales team as a Business Development Manager.

 \\n\\nAs the face of our brand, you will deliver excellent service and sell our products to grow new and existing customer accounts.\\n\\nYou will thrive at working in the field and can expect three to four days on the road within the Southeast region.\\n\\nAlthough this is a regional role, it will also require occasional visits to our Birmingham offices and Distribution centre.\\n\\nThe role will involve:\\n\\nContinually develop and grow all existing and new accounts within your geographical territory\\n\\t\\nConverting prospects into successful customers through customer sales methods such as door-to-door, cold calling and presentations\\n\\t\\nBuilding and maintaining a strong sales pipeline to ensure targets are achieved\\n\\t\\nPreparing and presenting proposals, presentations, and quotations to potential customers\\n\\t\\nDeveloping service, retail, web and new sector customers\\n\\nTo be successful for this role you will: \\n\\nHave previous B2B product sales experience\\n\\t\\nStrong customer orientation and relationship building skills\\n\\t\\nSelf-motivated to work independently and part of a team in a fast paced, changing environment\\n\\nWhat we offer:\\n\\nCompany car\\n\\t\\nBonus scheme\\n\\t\\nRetail Trust – a free online support and counselling service\\n\\t\\n Employee support fund – non-repayable loan to help you in times of need\\n\\t\\nEnhanced Parent Policy\\n\\t\\nEnhanced Company Sick Pay\\n\\t\\nHapiApp – Lots of retail discounts (shops, gyms etc) • Speak Up – a confidential service to report any incidents at work\\n\\t\\nPeople Forum committee – a way for our people to have a say in the future of our business\\n\\t\\n20% discount within our retail stores\\n\\t\\nDiscount on all our stock\\n\\t\\nSkillshub – a learning management system to boost your knowledge both in and out of the workplace\\n\\t\\n PepTalk – a hub of hundreds of Pep Talks from industry professionals\\n\\t\\nA generous Length of Service scheme\\n\\t\\nPeakon Surveys – for you to have your say\\n\\t\\nCharity events open for all to get involved in\\n\\t\\nCompany engagement event