Business Development Manager
Ref: AS6664277
Manchester, England
£40,000
- Permanent
- Construction Sales Growth
- Technical Product Knowledge
- Distributor Relationship Management
About the candidate
A results-driven business development professional with over six years' experience across the construction and manufacturing sectors, with a strong focus on anchoring and fastening technologies. They have built a solid track record in opening up new markets, strengthening distributor relationships and supporting contractors and end users with technically-led solutions.
Commercially minded and confident working autonomously, they bring a strategic approach to sales growth alongside a friendly, consultative style. They are well suited to permanent opportunities where they can build trust, create long-term partnerships and collaborate with wider teams to deliver shared goals.
What makes them great?
- Proven sales growth - Increased a product portfolio by around 30% over two years through targeted market expansion, distributor support and training initiatives.
- Commercial and technical credibility - Contributed to an estimated 20% rise in sales by using technical product knowledge to secure longer-term contracts and improve customer satisfaction.
- Relationship-led approach - Builds trust quickly with contractors, project managers and distribution partners, helping to drive repeat business and consistent year-on-year growth.
Areas of expertise
- Business development and market growth - Experienced in identifying new opportunities, developing regional and national markets and converting relationships into sustainable revenue streams.
- Technical construction sales - Strong product knowledge across anchoring and fastening technologies, supporting contractors, distributors and end users with tailored solutions.
- Distributor and contractor engagement - Skilled in building long-term relationships, delivering product support and improving customer loyalty through consistent communication.