With more than 35 years under our belt we have developed market leading expertise in Joinery, Glass and Metal, enabling us to compete for and complete some of the most prestigious projects across the UK, Ireland and beyond.
Specialist Group is seeking an experienced Business Development/Sales Manager dedicated to increasing Specifications, Leads and Sales for the Specialist Glass and Specialist Metal brands.
Specialist Group team members enjoy:
* Staff pension scheme and employer contributions.
* Death in service benefit.
* Staff training and development programme.
* Long terms career prospects within a growing and financially stable family business.
* Private health care options.
* First class working environment, newly refurbished and enhanced headquarters building including; 150 seater staff restaurant on site, breakout areas and refreshments points, onsite staff gym.
* Excellent workplace culture and team approach enhanced by team building activities and staff away days.
Roles and Responsibilities:
* Creating leads, opportunities and specifications for the Specialist Group Glass and Metal product ranges.
* Identifying new business opportunities, including new markets, new clients and new partnerships.
* Building relationships with new clients, gauging their needs and developing proposals to address their needs.
* Developing key relationships with the A&D community (architects and designers).
* Creating development plans and forecasting sales targets and growth projections.
* Achieving any sales targets set.
* Identifying market opportunities through meetings, networking and other channels.
* Completing CPD presentations, product showcases and lunch & learns when appropriate.
* Focus on winning specifications with architects and interior designers (A&D).
* Additional focus on managing relationships with project managers and contractors.
* Meeting existing and potential clients and building positive relationships.
* Following up on any sales leads and opportunities.
* Pitching sales and products to new and existing clients.
* Possessing a strong understanding of the company’s products, competition in the industry and positioning.
* Producing reports for management.
* Availability for travelling.
Desirable Criteria:
* Fit out Industry background preferable.
* A&D Specification sales experience.
* Ideally with contacts within the Interior Architects/Designers community.
* Good presentation skills.
Experience and Knowledge:
* Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
* A self-starter with drive for success.
* Ability to quickly build relationships.
* Happy to take part in client entertainment as and when required.
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