BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER / AREA SALES

Role: Business Development Manager / Area Sales Manager Location: An External role covering North London and Essex Sector: Builders Merchants / Construction Supplies Package: £47,000 – £57,000 + Bonus + Car Building Materials – a great range of products Selling into contractors, buying execs etc New Business Development Key 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 into the construction sector. This a well respected and highly successful business. This Business Development / 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 anyone who buys the product in volume. We are looking for someone with a strong sales drive and the ability to build long lasting relationships with customers and colleagues alike. This position has a focus on new business development but will also require some 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 sector. The most important thing here is that you must have experience of selling to contractors and any specific businesses who install this company’s products too. Be able to communicate clearly with architects and other building professionals would also be of use. Enthusiasm is also 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. There are clear rewards within this company though with a great package on offer. 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, Insulation, drywall, rockwool, kingspan. 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. INDS Tagged as: builders merchants, building supplies, ceiling, construction supplies, drywall, external sales, heavy building materials, heavy side merchants, Insulation, internal sales, merchants, operations, sales, sales manager, sheet materials

The role focuses on driving new business development and managing existing key accounts within the construction supply sector. The manager will sell building materials to contractors and house builders across North London and Essex.

Candidates must have a proven track record of selling construction supplies to contractors and volume buyers. Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with architects and building professionals are highly valued.

• Bonus • Company Car

• Customer servicePreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Business Development
• Key Account Management
• Construction Sales
• Relationship Building
• New Business Development
• Market Analysis
• Customer Service
• Communication Skills

• Sales
• Construction
• Management & Leadership

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 21, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level