At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive growth by building strong relationships with regional housebuilders and managing the full customer lifecycle.
- Company: Jewson, a leading building materials distributor with a focus on great service.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for growth in a dynamic and collaborative setting.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and make a real impact in the construction industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in sales or account management, with strong relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Are you based in or around the North of England? Do you have experience in sales or account management? Jewson, a leading building materials distributor, is on the hunt for a Business Development Director who’s as passionate about great service as we are.
Job Purpose
To drive profitable growth by developing and managing strong, long-term relationships with regional housebuilders.
Key Accountabilities
- Build trusted, long-term relationships with key decision-makers at regional housebuilders, including owners, directors, and land/project/site managers and develop detailed knowledge of each customer’s structure, funding approach, site pipeline, and decision-making process to offer relevant solutions.
- Identify and win new accounts within the target segments using a consultative and proactive sales approach.
- Own the full customer lifecycle—from prospecting and onboarding through to negotiation, delivery support, and ongoing service.
- Consistently meet or exceed agreed revenue, margin, and growth targets across assigned territory and customer base.
- Maximise customer value by deepening engagement, increasing share of wallet, and identifying upsell/cross‑sell opportunities.
- Recommend appropriate products and alternatives based on build stage, budget, and specification, working closely with internal teams as needed—particularly Project Estimator.
- Proactively liaise with key suppliers to secure competitive pricing, product availability, and tailored support for customer projects.
- Coordinate with internal departments (branches, sales offices/centres, logistics, credit control).
Business Development Director - Regional Housebuilders employer: Jewson
Jewson is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation in the building materials sector. With a strong focus on employee development, we provide ample opportunities for growth and advancement, ensuring our team members are equipped with the skills needed to thrive in their roles. Located in the North of England, our commitment to great service and strong relationships with regional housebuilders makes Jewson a rewarding place to build your career.
