Sales & Business Development Manager

7 days ago

Bedford, United Kingdom Shepherd Stubbs Full time

Sales & Business Development Manager | Building Materials Sector | Bedford Area

A well-established and fast-growing timber and building materials supplier is seeking an experienced Sales & Business Development Manager to join its leadership team near Bedford.

The business has experienced significant growth since its formation and has been recognised for commercial performance and leadership excellence. It offers a collaborative, high-energy working environment with genuine long-term career progression.

The Opportunity

This is a permanent, full-time, office-based role suited to a commercially driven sales professional with strong knowledge of the timber, joinery, or construction merchant market.

You will play a key role in driving revenue, developing customer relationships, and expanding the product offering across timber and building materials. Working closely with senior leadership and an established sales team, you’ll take ownership of accounts, manage projects end-to-end, and support the introduction of new and innovative products into the market.

Key Responsibilities

* Grow and develop the customer base

* Maximise sales and profitability across timber and building products

* Build, manage, and strengthen long-term customer relationships

* Manage sales activity and projects through a CRM system

* Utilise strong timber and joinery product knowledge to add value to customers

About You

* Proven experience selling into the merchant, building, or construction sector

* Strong background in sales and business development (management experience advantageous)

* Sound knowledge of timber and joinery products (essential)

* Proactive, commercially minded, and customer-focused

* Comfortable working in a fast-paced but supportive office environment

* Full UK driving licence required

Package & Benefits

* Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 DOE

* OTE: £65,000+

* Commission structure and discretionary bonus scheme

* Car allowance

* Private healthcare

* Excellent holiday entitlement including Christmas shutdown

* Structured career progression and management development

* Social staff events and a positive team culture

If you’re an experienced timber sales professional looking to step into a high-growth business with real opportunity to make an impact, this could be the role for you

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