Business Development Manager – Area Sales

About the role

We are seeking a Business Development Manager to lead area sales across North London and Essex for a leading builder’s merchant supplying a wide range of building materials. The role focuses on generating new business while maintaining and growing existing key accounts.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and secure new contracts with contractors, house builders and other volume buyers.
• Manage and develop existing customer ledger, building on established relationships.
• Deliver new‑business development and key‑account management across the assigned territory.
• Communicate product benefits to architects, builders and other building professionals.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure high‑level service and attention to detail.

Required profile

• Proven track record in selling construction supplies or building‑materials to contractors and related businesses.
• Strong sales drive with the ability to build long‑lasting relationships.
• Confident communicator able to understand and respond to customer needs.
• Enthusiastic, detail‑oriented and comfortable working independently in a remote/field environment.

What we offer

• Competitive salary £47,000‑£57,000 per year.
• Performance‑based bonus.
• Company car.