Business Development Manager - Southampton, United Kingdom - CMR Recruitment

CMR Recruitment

Verified Company

Southampton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Title:
Business Development Manager

Location:
Southampton

Salary:
£50,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience) + Car

Summary of Position:

Our client supplies premium products to the construction industry, are looking for a Business Development Manager join their team.

The Business Development Manager will report to the Regional Sales Manager and will be required to build solid business relationships,develop sales potential & maximise sales whilst gaining market knowledge through work with Marketing and Lead Generation to further the region.

The responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Build and develop business relationships whilst upholding brand reputation
Work within the regional team to hit regional sales targets
Visit Merchant and Resellers to build sales relationships, manage appropriate merchandising and product train staff
Visit contractors and developers onsite to help with best practices for installations
Present technical information and solutions to Architects/Contractors, and support negotiation where appropriate
Work with Lead Generation, Internal Sales and Projects team to optimise regional sales including setting own appointments
Conduct annual reviews for Approved Installers
Continually develop industry knowledge, regulations needed and knowhow
Work with marketing to maximise potential and gain market insight
Maximise office time by utilising the telephone and reporting on company systems
Complete daily KPI reports and visit feedback on time
Work with External Sales Support to manage your calendar and book appointments with clients
Previous experience in facetoface selling and presenting
Previous experience in construction materials and working with distribution and builders' merchants would be preferred
Sales target and customercentric driven
Practical knowledge and understanding of construction processes would be preferred
Builds relationships with clients, and can be firm when needed
Open and honest attitude to all
Upholds company ethos and responsibilities
Willing to learn and develop, with a selfstarter mindset and an enthusiastic 'Can do' attitude
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent planning and organisation skills
Proven ability to meet and exceeding internal and external stakeholder requirements
Ability to adapt and respond to change
Excellent time management skills
Selfmotivated with the initiative to continue improvement through communication and teamwork
Previous experience with Microsoft programmes such as Outlook, Excel and Teams.
Able to demonstrate the ability to achieve objectives and exceed expectations
UK driving license is essential