Business Development Manager - Main Contractors South East England Basic Salary £35k - £45k bonus (OTE £75k - £85k), company car, mobile, laptop, pension etc. The Company An established manufacturer of specialist construction products with a reputation for innovation and quality, seeking to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager to create further growth and to identify additional opportunities within the construction sector. The Role Business Development - identifying and converting prospects within the defined area to focused on main building contractors and major projects. Account Management - develop existing main contractor accounts through effective relationship management. Identify and develop market sector opportunities for product applications. Create and service sales enquiries in a new business development situation. Report on sales activities with main contractors and provide relevant information to sales management. You will spend your time face to face with your customers requiring the majority of your time on the road, proactively servicing their business needs. Your prime focus will be to actively win, retain and grow the business knowing you be able to count on professional back up and support from your team and colleagues at all times. The Candidate An ambitious, committed, confident, enthusiastic, resilient and goal-oriented field sales executive with strong account management skills and excellent business development experience with building contractors. Highly professional with an ability to build relationships and influence at all levels within construction projects. Naturally persuasive, creative and self-motivated, able to recognise opportunities and use your own initiative to convert these into sales. Excellent communication and presentation skills are important together with strong negotiation, commercial and analytical skills Commercially aware, ideally with 1 - 2 years sales experience within a technical sales environment, selling to site, contractor and construction companies. The successful applicant will be self-confident and demonstrate excellent face-to-face communication skills. A commercial approach with a clear focus on standards and quality. If you are an experienced account manager, business development manager or field sales executive looking for an opportunity to develop your career in a major organisation, please apply quoting VR/05950