Business Development Manager - KronoBuild

About the role

Kronospan, one of the world's largest manufacturers of wood-based panels, is looking for a personable, hard-working Business Development Manager to grow sales of its KronoBuild construction and structural panel products (particleboard, MDF, OSB and plywood) across builders' merchants, distributors and construction and manufacturing customers. The role is based in Chirk and involves taking personal responsibility for key accounts and targeting new customers across the UK.

Key responsibilities

• Develop sales of KronoBuild construction and structural panel products
• Call customers regularly to maintain and grow existing accounts
• Create and implement plans to win new business and target new customers across the UK
• Expand the customer base and introduce new products to the range
• Take personal responsibility for key and target accounts
• Control pricing and delivery and prepare offers for customers
• Keep the CRM system up to date with accurate records of customer visits

Required profile

• Sales experience, ideally in construction, builders' merchant or timber trade sectors
• A background as a Builder, Joiner, Timber Merchant or Construction professional is a strong plus
• Confident communicator, comfortable building relationships face to face and by phone
• Well organised, highly target driven and resilient, with a willingness to travel and visit customers
• Full, clean driving licence

Required skills

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of CRM systems

What we offer

• Competitive base salary with a performance-related bonus
• Company car or car allowance
• The backing of a well-known, market-leading construction panel brand
• A supportive team culture and a clear route for career progression within KronoBuild