GCS Associates
Position: Business Development Manager
Region: West & South West London, Surrey and down to Portsmouth
Sector: Construction Products
Salary: £50,000-£65,000 + Company Car/Car Allowance + Bonus
Join a Leading Independent Construction Products Supplier
Our client is a well-established independent supplier of specialist construction products, supporting customers across the UK with an extensive range of solutions for groundworks, civils, concrete, waterproofing, reinforcement, formwork, fixings and building accessories. The business has built its reputation on technical expertise, exceptional customer service and strong partnerships with many of the industry's leading manufacturers.
Due to continued growth, they're looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to develop and grow business across West & South West London, Surrey and the South Coast down to Portsmouth, working with groundworkers, civil engineering contractors and specialist construction businesses.
The Role
This is a field-based role where you'll take ownership of an established territory, developing existing customer relationships while identifying and securing new business opportunities.
You'll be working closely with contractors to understand project requirements, promote a broad portfolio of specialist construction products and provide practical, commercially focused solutions that add value on site.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop new business opportunities across the territory.
- Build and strengthen relationships with groundworkers, civils contractors and specialist subcontractors.
- Maximise opportunities within existing accounts while winning new customers.
- Identify upcoming projects and engage with customers early in the construction process.
- Promote a comprehensive range of specialist construction products and solutions.
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure outstanding customer service from enquiry through to delivery.
- Maintain an active sales pipeline and manage opportunities through the CRM system.
- Represent the business professionally across your region and develop long-term customer partnerships.
About You
We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:
- A successful track record in field sales within the construction products, civils or groundworks sector.
- Existing relationships with groundworkers, civil engineering contractors or specialist subcontractors would be highly advantageous.
- Strong commercial awareness and a consultative approach to selling.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Self-motivation, resilience and the ability to manage your own territory effectively.
- A proactive attitude with the drive to identify and convert new business opportunities.
- Experience selling products such as waterproofing, formwork, reinforcement accessories, geotechnical solutions, concrete accessories, drainage or other specialist construction materials would be particularly beneficial.
What's on Offer?
- £50,000-£65,000 basic salary (depending on experience)
- Company car or car allowance
- Attractive bonus scheme
- Established sales territory with significant growth potential
- The opportunity to join a respected independent business with an excellent reputation within the construction industry
- Long-term career development within a growing organisation
If you're an ambitious construction sales professional looking to join a business that combines technical expertise, market-leading products and outstanding customer service, we'd love to hear from you.
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