Gerflor
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - Builders Merchants UK (Nartional)
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Gerflor and Gradus are recognised leaders in innovative and sustainable flooring and interior solutions. With a strong international presence, we provide high performance solutions across healthcare, education, retail, commercial, hospitality and residential markets. With a complementary product portfolio that delivers complete, high performance and sustainable solutions, we are well positioned to accelerate our growth across the UK.
Position:
Following our continued growth strategy, we have an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Builders Merchants (National) – UK
Develop and drive sustainable national growth across the UK Builder Merchant sector by developing and executing a strategic approach that increases sales, distribution, and market share for Gerflor and Gradus product portfolios.
YOUR ROLE:
- Develop and implement a national business development strategy for Builders Merchants
- Identify and secure new merchant partnerships and distribution opportunities
- Build and maintain relationships with key merchant groups and senior decision-makers
- Negotiate national supply agreements, product listings and promotional activities
- Increase product visibility, availability and market penetration across merchant networks
- Work closely with Sales, Specification and Marketing teams to maximise business opportunities
- Manage pipeline development, forecasting, CRM activities and reporting
- Deliver sales, profit and growth targets in line with company objectives
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Requirements:
- Proven experience in Business Development, Key Account Management or National Account Management
- Strong understanding of the UK Builders Merchant market and buying groups
- Successful track record in developing strategic customer partnerships
- Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation and influencing skills
- Experience within flooring, construction products, interiors or building materials
- Existing network within major UK merchant groups would be advantageous
- Full UK driving licence
- Right to work in the UK
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OUR OFFER:
- Opportunity to work for two leading international brands within the building materials and interior solutions industry
- Attractive salary package including performance-related bonus and company car
- Long-term career opportunities within a growing multinational organisation
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Additional annual leave purchase scheme and Birthday Holiday
- Comprehensive employee benefits package including pension, life insurance, health support and discount programmes
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