Role: Business Manager
Location: West London
Sector: Building / Construction Supplies
Package: Up to £55,000 + Bonus + Company Car
With a network of branches our client distributes a wide range of products into the construction sector.
They are currently looking to recruit an experienced Business Manager to oversee the development of a key product division, based from their distribution centre in West London.
Key responsibilities:
Reporting to the General Manager, the Business Manager will be responsible for the following areas:
To achieve and maintain sales and margin targets
To maintain and develop trading with target accounts, both new and existing, within the agreed sectors
Develop sales by pricing and negotiating competitively for work, making best use of trade leads, project-tracking information, and local knowledge
Promotion of new products to existing and target client base
Plan sales activities effectively and efficiently using project-tracking, and trade leads
Plan product promotions with suppliers to achieve branch targets
To report commercial activities, maintaining customer records, reporting and monitoring progress towards agreed objectives
Lead, manage and motivate employees including employee training needs
Conduct regular team meetings
Maintain up-to-date product knowledge in liaison with suppliers and undertake training where necessaryKey attributes:
Customer focused
Strong communication and negotiation
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