Business Development Manager

Ref: AS7588676

Widnes, Cheshire

£44,000

• Permanent
• Construction Sector Sales
• Client Relationship Management
• Business Growth

About the candidate

A commercially minded Business Development Manager with over five years’ experience in the construction and building materials sector. They have a strong track record of developing client relationships, managing key accounts and identifying new opportunities across trade, contractor and builder networks.

They are proactive, organised and confident representing a business in customer-facing environments, including site visits, office-based account management and industry trade events. They are seeking a permanent opportunity and are available to start in two weeks.

What makes them great?

• Proven Sales Growth: Helped deliver around 30% sales growth over a two-year period through focused account development and relationship-led selling.
• Strong Customer Retention: Improved client loyalty by using customer feedback to shape service improvements and strengthen long-term relationships.
• Market Development: Built a strong local trade network and contributed to increased market share by spotting trends and acting on emerging customer needs.

Areas of expertise

• Business Development: Skilled at identifying growth opportunities, building new relationships and converting leads within the construction market.
• Account Management: Experienced in managing varied client portfolios, improving retention and supporting customers through the full sales process.
• Construction Sector Sales: Strong understanding of builders, contractors and trade professionals, with the ability to tailor solutions to customer needs.