Job Title: Business Development Manager

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £28,000 - £34,000 + Profit Share

Location: Reading

About Us:

We are part of the largest independent networks of plumbing and heating merchants in the UK - over 320 sites nationwide. Our sites are run by people who know their customers, their stock, and their local market. That's because we give them autonomy and ownership - not a one-size-fits-all script.

Job Overview:

We're looking for a commercially driven individual with strong merchant sales experience to take on a key role within our team. You'll be expected to drive site revenue through account growth, new business, and customer relationship management.

Key Responsibilities:

* Grow revenue through proactive account development and re-engagement of underperforming accounts

* Develop new business through existing industry contacts and local networking

* Manage relationships with key trade customers, providing tailored support and advice

* Deliver quotes, negotiate pricing, and support the counter team with product knowledge and strategy

* Represent the branch at trade events, customer visits, and industry functions as needed Collaborate with the branch manager and wider team to identify growth opportunities

What We're Looking For:

* Experience in plumbing & heating or builders' merchant sales (essential)

* A strong network within the local trade industry

* Proven ability to build and grow profitable customer relationships

* Confident in quoting, negotiation, and commercial decision-making

* Self-motivated, proactive, and confident working autonomously

* Full UK driving license (customer visits required)

Why Us?

* High level of autonomy to manage your patch and customer base

* Competitive salary + Profit Share

* Access to product training and strong back-office support

* Be part of a site where initiative and drive are genuinely valued

Keywords: Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Trade Sales, Plumbing Merchant, Builders Merchant, Key Account Manager, Branch Sales, Heating and Pipeline Sales, Merchant Sales, Trade Counter Sales