National Business Development Manager

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Location: Bracknell, Cambridge, Consett, Knottingley, Burton‑on‑Trent, Nottingham, Birmingham, Bristol, Newtownabbey, Measham, Northwich, Stirling, Worksop, Maidstone, Lisburn, Teddington, Chesterfield, Rochester, Cannock, Port Talbot, Sevenoaks, Leeds, Widnes, Newton Aycliffe, Port of Grangemouth, Blackburn, Heywood, Basildon, Wirral, Huntingdon, Grays, Wrotham Heath, Fife, Skipton, Cropthorne, Kirkcudbright, Royston, Glasgow, Reading

At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it’s our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate and champion the well‑being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in an ever‑evolving industry.

Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow and lead? Join us as National Business Development Manager for the Etex Promat Division! (Ideal Location – South East UK).

Promat has ambitious growth plans for passive fire protection materials within the UK construction sector. This senior role is pivotal in driving DURASTEEL sales by identifying and unlocking new business opportunities, shaping strategy and delivering exceptional customer service across the full project lifecycle.

What You’ll Do

• Senior‑level position reporting directly to the Promat Commercial Director with high autonomy to shape UK DURASTEEL growth strategy.
• Lead projects from early‑stage introduction and specification with architects and engineers through to tendering and on‑site technical support.
• Act as account manager for all licensed DURASTEEL accounts and key specifiers.
• Collaborate closely with Promat’s specification, technical and site support teams to ensure smooth project delivery and market‑leading service.
• Contribute to marketing and product management strategies to enhance the DURASTEEL offering.
• Drive commercial success by securing orders and supporting specialist installers during system build.

What You’ll Bring

• Ability to quickly build new relationships with all types of customers.
• Strong persuasive skills and ability to sell new concepts to customers.
• Understanding of design and procurement within the construction industry.
• Demonstrable success in developing new business.
• Technically minded with proven ability to problem‑solve engineering/construction issues.
• Existing network in key sectors, notably power generation and distribution networks.
• Knowledge and technical background in engineering and construction.

Why join us?

• Our culture – we connect and care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions.
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team; we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination.
• Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is all about trust, and we want you to be able to do your best work (depending on the role).

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development