At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.
At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead? Join us as a Business Development Manager, covering the London Southwest.
The Business Development Manager will be critical in implementing the URSA commercial strategy. This position will maintain accounts and grow sales within the region working with a combination of existing distributers and merchants while developing relationships with new ones.
What you’ll do:
1. Build strong relationships with Distributors and Merchants, helping to nurture and grow the business with these key stakeholders.
2. Maintain a portfolio of key accounts and promote and secure orders from existing and prospective customers.
3. Manage customer enquiries from initial contact through to pricing, securing and eventually to site.
4. Plan journeys and customer calls to achieve optimum use of time.
5. Maintain and improve our own industry knowledge to stay ahead of the competition and maximise our sales opportunities.
What you’ll bring:
6. Similar experience in a role with account management responsibilities within the construction market.
7. A proven history of personal sales account growth whilst contributing to overall team success is essential.
8. A track record of efficient and profitable account management.
9. Self-sufficient & self-motivated who can also work well within a team.
10. Strong communication and influencing skills, with experience presenting and interfacing with a variety of clients.
11. Proficient use of Microsoft packages and CRM systems.
Why join us?
12. We are named the world's #1 most trustworthy company in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023!
13. Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
14. Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions
15. We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination
16. Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is all about trust, and we want you to be able to do your best work (depending on the role).