GCS Associates
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER / AREA SALES MANAGER

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Role: Business Development Manager / Area Sales Manager
Location: An External role covering Accrington and the surrounding area
Sector: Builders Merchants / Construction Supplies
Package: £40,000 – £47,000 + Bonus + Car
Company Overview
- Building Materials – a great range of products
- Selling into contractors, developers, house builders
- New Business Development & Account Management
- Strong Basic and Benefits
Sales and Construction Supplies Experience required
Our highly regarded client has a network of branches across the UK who supply a vast range of building products to the construction sector.
This role involves selling quality building products to businesses both large and small. This is a well-respected and highly successful business.
Role Description
This Business Development / External Sales representative / Area Sales Manager position requires someone who has experience selling into the construction industry. A current sales professional who knows the route to market with contractors, house builders, builders and end users. We are looking for someone with a strong sales drive and the ability to build long lasting relationships with customers and colleagues alike.
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- Focus on new business development
- Professional management of an existing ledger
- Existing relationships should be built upon wherever possible
- Successful record in the construction supply / builders merchants sector
Requirements
To avoid disappointment, you must have sales experience and this must be from the construction supply sector / builders merchants world, but if your previous roles fit this description but were internal, then you will still be considered.
- Enthusiasm is key
- Confident talking to people, understanding their individual needs and acting on this to provide sterling service to the customer
- Attention to detail is also key


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Rewards
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How to Apply
For further information on this genuinely interesting sales role please apply online.
Industry Sector
- Timber Merchants, Timber Supplies, Timber Supplier, Hardwood, Softwood, Stairs, Stair Parts, Doors, Door Sets, Skirting, Architrave, Door Furniture, Landscaping Materials, Building Merchants, Building Supplies, Construction sector
Recruiting Roles
Internal Sales, External Sales, Business Development, Key Account, Account Management, Area Sales, Field Sales, Sales Negotiators, Sales Executives, Sales Representatives, Assistant Managers, Timber Specialists
Tagged As
builders merchants, building supplies, cement, construction supplies, external sales, Fencing, heavy building materials, heavy side merchants, internal sales, merchants, operations, sales, sales manager, sand, sheet materials, timber
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