Business Development Manager - Reading

Description

• To achieve agreed sales and profit targets by securing new Independent paint retailers in the London/ Southeast Region.
• Achieve incremental sales to professional painters supporting independent retailers and company showrooms.
• Represent Benjamin Moore UK at national exhibitions and events.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience selling into independent home improvement/building materials retailers, with a track record of delivering or exceeding sales targets by growing accounts and winning new business.
• Must be willing to travel throughout the defined territory and to attend occasional evening or weekend events.
• A sound educational background, with qualifications to degree level preferred or equivalent experience
• An ability to present confidently and persuasively and to build strong relationships. Evidence of exceptional customer service.
• An interest in Interior Design and an ability to competently converse with customers about colour, design and technology.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiating skills. Evidence of strong sales discipline.
• Experience of working in a field-based role, with good organisational skills and an ability to operate proactively and independently.
• Proficient in MS Office based IT programmes.
• The successful candidate must physically reside within the South Region of UK.
• The ideal candidate will be based within a 50-mile radius of Newbury or Reading***
• Possess a clean driving license, current passport and be eligible to work in the UK.

Benefits

• To achieve the highest premium brand share with existing and future Benjamin Moore stockists.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance