Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager / Technical Sales Manager – Construction Products (North West & Yorkshire)

Location

Home-based / Regional role
Covering the M62 corridor including Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, and Lancashire

Salary

Up to £45k per annum + bonus + car allowance

The Opportunity

If you are a commercially driven sales professional with experience in construction materials, this is a genuine opportunity to take ownership of a well-established and high-potential region.

You will be responsible for developing business across the Northwest and Yorkshire, working with merchants, contractors, developers, and specifiers to grow sales of a respected range of construction products. This is a role that goes beyond sales — you will be involved in technical discussions, project support and building long-term relationships across the supply chain.

The position offers a strong mix of new business and account development, with the autonomy to manage your territory while being supported by an experienced internal team.

Key Responsibilities

Drive sales across a defined regional territory, identifying and converting new business opportunities
Develop and manage relationships with builders’ merchants, distributors, and stockists
Follow up and convert incoming enquiries, providing quotations and project support
Provide technical advice to contractors, developers, and specifiers
Carry out site visits to support projects and strengthen customer relationships
Deliver product presentations, CPDs and training sessions
Work closely with internal technical, sales and marketing teams
Maintain accurate records using a CRM system, managing pipeline and activity
Achieve agreed sales targets and contribute to overall business growth
About You

Proven experience in a Business Development, Area Sales, or Technical Sales role
Background in construction materials or building products (e.g. mortars, renders, insulation, drylining or similar)
Experience working with merchant channels and distribution networks
Comfortable dealing with contractors, developers, and specifiers
Able to deliver technical presentations and build credibility with customers
Self-motivated, organised and target-driven
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Full UK driving licence
Why Apply

This is a well-balanced role offering both responsibility and support. You will have the freedom to grow your region while representing a strong product range with an established reputation in the market. It’s a good fit for someone who enjoys being out in the field, building relationships and seeing projects through from enquiry to completion.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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