Business Development Manager

Overview

In this role you will grow sales and profitability in the Southeast Roofing Distribution market by fostering strong client relationships and uncovering new opportunities. You will work with homeowners, installers and stockists to coordinate the customer journey and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver value. The position offers regional impact within a global specialty chemicals company and opportunities for development and progression. You will help shape market strategy and drive margin growth in a dynamic construction- and roofing-focused domain.

Pay / Benefits

• EV Company Car Fleet or Car Cash Allowance
• Bonus Scheme – payable annually
• 25 days holiday (28 with service) + bank holidays
• Hybrid/Field Based Working
• Pension contribution up to 10%
• Private healthcare + optional family cover

Responsibilities

• Grow sales and margin in the Southeast Roofing Distribution territory
• support homeowners, installers and stockists by providing product information and coordinating enquiries
• build and maintain relationships with customers and stockists across the region
• collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure right product advice and support
• utilise CRM to measure success and inform strategy
• participate in installer training and network-building activities
• identify and develop new opportunities within the territory
• support growth of Sika Stockists and installer network to improve product availability

Key requirements

• strong communication and relationship-building skills
• ability to manage a territory and prioritise workload
• commercial awareness and motivation to grow sales and margins
• confident presenter and collaborative working style
• positive, proactive, organised approach
• IT literacy including Microsoft programmes; CRM experience desirable
• clean UK driving licence
• prior field sales or account management experience
• Desirable: construction/roofing or building materials knowledge
• Ideally resides in or near the covered area

• relationship-building
• proactive
• organised
• collaborative
• CRM (desirable)
• Microsoft Office

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