National Business Development (office and field based)

Would you like to work for a fast-growing business delivering a significant impact within the construction and landscaping industries? EcoGrid Ltd is an SME business located on the Wirral and we are seeking a National Business Development Manager to help grow our range of brands and innovative products across the UK.

EcoGrid manufacture, import and distribute a range of construction and landscaping products throughout the UK and Ireland. We own several brands within the construction sector and distribute many others. Our product ranges are positioned at the higher end of the market, offering sustainable products, finishes and quality above standard alternatives.

What are our values?

• Care: We genuinely care about ourselves, our people, our products, our supply chain and our customers.
• Growth and learning: We constantly want to improve, from training our people and refining our processes to developing new products and innovation.
• Longevity: We want to build a business, staff and relationships that last.
• Fun: We believe the journey matters just as much as the destination.
• Authenticity: We believe everybody should be their authentic selves.

Who are you?

You will be self-motivated, enthusiastic and eager to learn, progress and grow with the company. In return, we offer a competitive salary, generous commission structure, a company car or car allowance, and the opportunity to grow your career within a friendly and supportive business.

Essential skills (non-negotiables):

• Minimum 2 years B2B sales experience selling construction and/or landscaping products
• Proven success in a sales environment
• Ability to meet sales targets with the ambition to exceed them
• Confidence to engage with customers via phone, online meetings and face-to-face visits
• Ability to build and maintain long-term customer relationships
• Willingness to learn about existing products and identify opportunities for new product ranges
• Experience working with people across a range of roles and responsibilities
• Strong computer skills with attention to detail
• Full UK driving licence (clean)

What is the role?

The position combines office-based sales activity with regular travel to visit customers nationwide, working closely with the wider team to grow sales across the UK.

Duties include:

• Working from the office 2-3 days per week to develop and manage customer relationships across the UK
• Visiting customers nationwide for meetings, site visits and relationship building (2-3 days per week)
• Generating your own leads and opportunities with support from the wider team
• Following up incoming leads from telephone, website enquiries and other platforms
• Maintaining strong relationships with both new and existing customers through phone calls, meetings, emails and online meetings
• Recording relevant information in the customer database to support ongoing sales activity
• Generating accurate quotations, processing orders and building repeat business
• Following up with clients to ensure continued growth and customer satisfaction
• Achieving and exceeding agreed sales targets

This position offers the right candidate a career with a fast-growing company, with opportunities to grow both personally and financially. We are looking for someone ambitious who wants a long-term role and to become part of a supportive, hardworking team.

Benefits:

• Basic Salary: £30,000 – £37,500 basic per year + commission + car
• Realistic targets with strong bonus incentives for overachievement
• Company car or car allowance
• Phone, laptop and equipment needed to succeed in the role
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Product and sales training to support your development
• On-site gym available for use during or outside working hours
• 22 days annual leave plus additional holiday after a period of service
• Enhanced sick allowance after a period of service
• Fresh fruit, snacks and team lunches
• Flexible working hours can be discussed
• Pool table and foosball table available for breaks

What do you need to do now?

To demonstrate your intent, applicants must submit:

• A relevant CV
• A brief covering letter answering the following questions:

• What specific construction industry sales experience do you have?
• Why do you feel you are the right person to join the EcoGrid team?
• What are you looking for from your next career move?

Applications without these three requirements will not be considered.

What happens next?

Shortlisted applicants will first have a 15–20 minute phone call, followed by face-to-face interviews at our Wirral office.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company pension
• Flexitime

Ability to commute/relocate: Wallasey CH44 7ER: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience: Construction product sales: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification: UK (clean) driving licence (required)

Work Location: Wallasey CH44 7ER