Business Development Manager – Roofing & Building Products

The Company

Our client is a long-established UK manufacturer and market leader within the roofing and building products sector. Renowned for innovation, product quality and technical expertise, they have built an outstanding reputation supplying the construction industry with high-performance solutions.

As part of continued investment and growth, they are looking to appoint a Business Development Manager to develop specification opportunities across the North of England and Scotland.

The Role

This is a newly created, project-led sales role focused on generating specifications with Architects and Residential Developers before supporting projects through to completion alongside the field sales team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing relationships with Architects and Developers across your region.
• Securing product specifications on residential and commercial projects.
• Delivering engaging CPD presentations.
• Tracking projects from specification through to completion.
• Working closely with the Area Sales Managers who will manage the merchant and distribution channels.
• Using market intelligence and project tracking tools to identify new opportunities.

The product portfolio includes a wide range of specialist roofing solutions including roof ventilation systems, roof flashings, daylight systems, ridge systems and associated pitched roofing products.

The Person

We are looking for a commercially driven specification sales professional who enjoys winning projects and building long-term relationships.

Ideally you will have:

• Experience selling building products via specification.
• Strong relationships with Architects and/or Developers.
• A project-led sales background.
• Excellent presentation skills, including delivering CPDs.
• A stable career history with a proven track record of success.

Experience within roofing would be advantageous, however applicants from other building product sectors such as insulation, cladding, plasterboard or similar specification-led products will also be considered.

Territory

North of England and Scotland.

Ideal candidates would be based along M62 corridor to ensure good access across the territory.

Package

• £50,000 – £60,000 Basic Salary
• 10% Annual Bonus
• Plug-in Hybrid Company Car
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• 25 Days Holiday
• Laptop & Mobile Phone

If you’re an experienced specification sales professional looking to join a respected manufacturer with genuine growth plans, we’d love to hear from you.