Business Development Manager - Southeast/London area - Hybrid Role

Package:

Salary: £40k base with 20% bonus (OTE £48k in year one, with annual incremental increases).
Benefits: Fully expensed company car, mobile phone, laptop, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
About the Opportunity:
We are seeking a talented Sales Professional with experience in the home improvement, painting, decorating, or building materials sector to join a respected and growing business as a Business Development Manager for the Central UK region. The successful candidate should reside in the Southeast/London area.

This is a fantastic chance to contribute to the success of a premium decorative paint brand while enjoying a hybrid work environment, combining field sales, remote working, and attendance at key industry events.

The Role

The Business Development Manager will focus on:

Securing new independent stockists within the South East UK region.
Strengthening relationships with existing stockists to position the brand as their leading premium paint choice.
Driving incremental sales to professional painters through stockists and company-owned showrooms.
Representing the brand at exhibitions and events to generate leads and build awareness.
Key Objectives

Secure new stockists within the independent retail channel.
Achieve the highest premium brand share in existing and new stockists.
Drive sales growth among professional painters via retailers and showrooms.
Represent the brand effectively at exhibitions and industry events.
Key Responsibilities

New Business Development:

Identify and secure new independent retailers to expand the brand's presence in the region.
Grow market share by onboarding high-quality stockists.
Account Management:

Build and nurture strong relationships with current stockists.
Help retailers achieve sales growth through targeted professional painter outreach.
Sales Performance:

Meet or exceed sales and profit targets through strategic business development and account management.
Showcase the brand's premium offerings at exhibitions and events to attract new customers.
Key Requirements

Experience:

At least 3 years' sales experience in the home improvement or building materials sector, particularly working with independent retailers.
Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets by securing new business and growing existing accounts.
Skills:

Strong commercial acumen and excellent negotiation skills.
Confident and persuasive presentation abilities.
Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
Personal Attributes:

Goal-driven, self-motivated, and enthusiastic about succeeding in a dynamic environment.
Professional, adaptable, and committed to delivering exceptional customer service.
Interest in interior design with the ability to engage customers on topics such as colour, design, and technology.
Additional Requirements:

Comfortable with a field-based role and willing to travel regularly.
Proficient in MS Office programs.
Clean driving license and valid passport.
Eligible to work in the UK and open to occasional evening or weekend events.
This role is perfect for a sales professional looking to make a significant impact within a growing company while working with a premium, highly regarded product range.

If you have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we'd love to hear from you!

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