Business Development Manager

Manchester, Greater Manchester

£50000 - £55000/annum

An exciting opportunity with a leading ventilation solutions manufacturer

Our client is a well-established and market-leading manufacturer of innovative ventilation solutions, supplying high-quality window vents and louvre products to customers across the construction industry. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Business Development Manager to take responsibility for developing and expanding their customer base across Northern England & Scotland.

As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for driving new business growth while developing long-term relationships with existing customers across your designated territory.

You will work with window fabricators, building contractors and other commercial customers, identifying their requirements and providing effective, commercially viable ventilation and louvre solutions.

Key responsibilities

Develop and grow the customer base across Northern England & Scotland
Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities
Build strong, long-term relationships with customers and key decision-makers
Understand customer requirements and provide appropriate technical and commercial solutions
Manage the full B2B sales process from initial enquiry through to completion
Negotiate commercial agreements and achieve agreed sales and profitability targets
Conduct regular face-to-face customer and prospect meetings across the territory
Represent the company at relevant exhibitions, events and industry meetings
Monitor market trends, competitor activity and emerging commercial opportunities
Work closely with internal teams to deliver an excellent customer experience

The Candidate:

You MUST have experience selling window ventilation systems and/or commercial aluminium louvre products
You must have experience selling to commercial clients such as window fabricators, building contractors or construction-related businesses
Proven ability to generate new business and consistently achieve sales targets
Strong commercial awareness and sales acumen
Ability to understand customer needs and develop successful, profitable solutions
Exceptional communication, presentation and relationship-building skills
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage complex sales processes
Self-motivated, results-oriented and comfortable working independently
Full, clean and valid driving licence

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