We are seeking a hungry, driven Business Development Manager to accelerate sales growth across the London & South East region. This is a results-focused field sales role for someone who thrives on winning new business, growing accounts, and hitting targets.
This role is ideal for a high-potential individual stepping into their first field sales position, particularly someone with a background or strong interest in paints, decorating, or DIY products, who wants to build a long-term sales career.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
* Driving sales growth across your territory by developing existing accounts and securing new business
* Taking full ownership of territory performance, delivering against revenue, margin, and KPI targets
* Identifying, opening, and converting new sales opportunities within independent retailers, wholesalers, and regional groups
* Actively promoting and selling the full product range, including new launches and promotions
* Negotiating commercial terms, promotions, and business plans with customers
* Increasing distribution, shelf presence, and point-of-sale execution in store
* Planning your week to maximise customer contact and sales opportunity
* Using CRM to manage pipeline, forecast activity, and report results
* Analysing account performance and taking action to drive improvement
* Representing the business with confidence, professionalism, and commercial focus
What We’re Looking For
This is a role for someone who wants to win, grow, and progress.
Essential:
* Strong sales drive with a proactive, resilient mindset
* Confidence in building relationships and influencing customers
* Interest or experience in paints, decorating, DIY, or home improvement
* Ability to work independently and take ownership of results
* Strong planning, organisation, and time-management skills
* IT-literate (Microsoft Office & CRM systems)
* Full UK driving licence
Desirable:
* Experience in retail, trade counter, internal sales, or customer-facing roles
* Exposure to FMCG, consumer goods, or DIY categories
* Ambition to develop into a high-performing field sales professional
Key Behaviours
* Target-driven and commercially minded
* Energetic, confident, and persuasive
* Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
* Competitive but team-oriented
* Professional, reliable, and results-focused
What’s in It for You
* A genuine opportunity to build a successful field sales career
* Health Insurance
* Dental Insurance
* Clear targets and measurable success
* Full training, coaching, and support
* Competitive salary, bonus, and company car / car allowance
* Career progression within a growing, performance-driven business