GCS Associates
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER / AREA SALES MANAGER
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Role: Business Development Manager / Area Sales Manager
Location: An External role covering the area between Manchester and Morecambe
Sector: Builders Merchants / Construction Supplies
Package: £43,000 – £53,000 + Bonus + Car
About the Role
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Selling quality building products to businesses both large and small
- This a well-respected and highly successful business
- 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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Requirements
- This position has a focus on new business development as well as some pretty full-on, professional management of an existing ledger
- Existing relationships should be built upon wherever possible
- The right candidate will have a successful record in the construction supply / builders merchants sector
- 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 and this position requires someone who is really 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 here to maintain that level of service
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Benefits
- There are clear rewards within this company though with a great package on offer
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 Internal Sales, External Sales, Business Development, Key Account, Account Management, Area Sales, Field Sales, Sales Negotiators, Sales Executives, Sales Representatives, Assistant Managers, Timber Specialists
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