At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales growth and build relationships in the construction sector across Northern Ireland.
- Company: Join a respected builders' merchant with a strong market presence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonus, company vehicle, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Supportive environment with ongoing training and genuine career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a growing industry while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in field sales or business development within the construction sector.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 48000 £ per year.
Join a market-leading builders' merchant and help drive growth across Northern Ireland. Due to continued expansion, our client is seeking an ambitious Business Development Manager to drive sales growth, strengthen customer relationships and identify new business opportunities across Northern Ireland. This is a field-based role, and we are open to candidate locations across Northern Ireland.
Salary / Benefits
- Competitive base salary + performance-related bonus
- Company vehicle
- Laptop and mobile phone provided
- Pension scheme
- Private healthcare and medical benefits
- Ongoing training and development
- Career progression opportunities within a market-leading business
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
About your next employer
Our client is a highly respected and long-established builders' merchant with a strong presence across Northern Ireland. Serving trade professionals, contractors, developers, self-build customers and the wider construction industry, they have built an excellent reputation for quality products, expert advice and outstanding customer service. As part of a successful and growing organisation, you will join a business that values its people, invests in development and provides genuine opportunities for career progression.
About you
- Proven experience in a field-based sales, business development or account management role
- Previous experience within the builders' merchant, construction materials, building products or related sector
- Strong understanding of the construction, contractor, developer and trade customer market
- Ability to build long-term customer relationships and identify growth opportunities
- Commercially aware with strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Self-motivated and target-driven with excellent organisational skills
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Northern Ireland
What you'll do
- Identify and secure new business opportunities across the construction and building sectors
- Develop and grow relationships with contractors, developers, house builders, trade professionals and key accounts
- Maximise sales opportunities across a broad range of building materials and construction products
- Work closely with branch teams and specialist departments to deliver exceptional customer service
- Conduct regular customer visits, site meetings and business reviews
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer requirements
- Prepare sales forecasts and pipeline reports for management
- Represent the business professionally and promote its products, services and values in the marketplace
For further information
For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact the VANRATH office for a confidential chat today.
Business Development Manager - Builders Merchant employer: VANRATH
Join a highly respected builders' merchant that prioritises employee development and offers a supportive, collaborative work environment. With competitive salaries, performance-related bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including private healthcare, this company is dedicated to fostering career progression and nurturing talent within the thriving construction sector across Northern Ireland.
