Job Title: Business Development Manager Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £28,000 - £34,000 Profit Share Location: Reading About Us: We are part of the largest independent networks of plumbing and heating merchants in the UK - over 320 sites nationwide. Our sites are run by people who know their customers, their stock, and their local market. That’s because we give them autonomy and ownership - not a one-size-fits-all script. Job Overview: We’re looking for a commercially driven individual with strong merchant sales experience to take on a key role within our team. You’ll be expected to drive site revenue through account growth, new business, and customer relationship management. Key Responsibilities: Grow revenue through proactive account development and re-engagement of underperforming accounts Develop new business through existing industry contacts and local networking Manage relationships with key trade customers, providing tailored support and advice Deliver quotes, negotiate pricing, and support the counter team with product knowledge and strategy Represent the branch at trade events, customer visits, and industry functions as needed Collaborate with the branch manager and wider team to identify growth opportunities What We’re Looking For: Experience in plumbing & heating or builders’ merchant sales (essential) A strong network within the local trade industry Proven ability to build and grow profitable customer relationships Confident in quoting, negotiation, and commercial decision-making Self-motivated, proactive, and confident working autonomously Full UK driving license (customer visits required) Why Us? High level of autonomy to manage your patch and customer base Competitive salary Profit Share Access to product training and strong back-office support Be part of a site where initiative and drive are genuinely valued Keywords: Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Trade Sales, Plumbing Merchant, Builders Merchant, Key Account Manager, Branch Sales, Heating and Pipeline Sales, Merchant Sales, Trade Counter Sales