Business Development Manager

Job Description

The RoleScotframe have been helping homeowners achieve their dreams for over 30 years. We supply award winning timber frame kits for self-build and commercial home developers across the UK and internationally. We source only the highest quality sustainable timberand combine cutting edge manufacturing processes with a professional, bespoke service to deliver a fully customised product designed for the life our customers buildBusiness Development Manager, Commercial - Central & South ScotlandScotframe is part of the Saint-Gobain group, global winners of the TOP EMPLOYER award for 5 consecutive years (2016-2021)We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with experience in the Timber Frame Industry to join our Scotframe Family. Scotframe manufactures and supplies full timber frame housing kits in the UK and is a market leader in closed panel systems used extensively for new build homes in Scotland and England.This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious and well established sales team and play a pivotal role in providing a first class service to our customers.Your responsibilities will include...

• Achieving sales targets / objectives as set out in the overall sales plan including sales conversion, margins and forecasting
• Working with our established clients and identifying potential new customers, and working to develop proposals that address their needs, concerns and objectives. Use a variety of styles to persuade and negotiate to achieve sales.

• Acting in a safe manner at all times, maintaining a safe and healthy working environment

• Understanding and anticipating customers needs to delight our customers and provide them with an exceptional service

What kind of person are we looking for We are looking for an energetic individual who cares deeply about customers and is prepared to go the extra mile to deliver a fantastic experience for the customerYou must have experience in Sales / Estimating/Architectural Roles preferably within the Timber Frame IndustryA relevant degree level qualified or equivalent experience is desirableThe ability to identify and implement performance goals, priorities and recommend measuresGood business and commercial awareness - preferably gained from similar industryAble to translate technical language into simple termsStrong communication skills at all levels, both written and verbalIT literate in systems relevant to role i.e. CRM, Excel, Word, AutoCAD, PowerPointDriving licence (as travel and overnight stays may be required)What are the benefitsIn addition to a company car,competitive base salary plus an attractive bonus scheme, you will benefit from a significant focus on your own personal development and also have access to:

• A wide range of learning and development opportunities.
• A defined contribution pension scheme.
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• As an employee you are automatically covered by the Saint-Gobain Life Assurance Scheme
• Staff discounts on high street and leisure activities and various other benefits

Diversity & InclusionWe are working hard to be an inclusive employer and keen to hire talented people regardless of their background, abilities, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, what football team you support, taste in music, fashion sense oranything else that makes you, you!What about flexibilityThe world of work is changing, and at Saint-Gobain we are open to new ways of working in order to attract talented people to our business. We understand that everyone has different needs and commitments. Therefore, we are very open to discuss any flexiblerequirement or need that you may have for this role. We cant guarantee to meet all requests for flexibility when we are recruiting. But, we promise to listen.Do you want to make the world a better homeOur purpose at Saint-Gobain is to Make the world a better home. Our purpose sets the course for our common future. Together with and for our customers, we design, manufacture and distribute materials and solutions that have a positive impact on everyones life and provide well-being, quality of life and performance, whilecaring for the planet. If you want to join a company that cares about making the world a better home - then please apply, we would love to hear from you!

Keyskills :
salesretailmanagermanagement