Sales & Business Development Manager

Location: North of Bedford (Transport Essential)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (£65k+ OTE)

Our client, a fast-growing and award-recognised supplier, is seeking an experienced Sales & Business Development Manager to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven sales professional who thrives in a busy but supportive office environment and is passionate about delivering outstanding customer satisfaction. The role offers strong career development, rewards performance, and provides a positive and engaging workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establishing and growing the branch customer base
• Maximising sales and profitability across timber and building products
• Building and maintaining strong, long-term customer relationships
• Managing sales activity and projects through a CRM system
• Utilising strong timber and joinery product knowledge to support customers

Requirements:

• Experience selling into the timber, merchant, or construction market
• Strong background in sales management and account development
• Essential experience within the timber sector
• Proactive, organised, and commercially focused
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Due to the location, a full UK driving licence is required.

Benefits:

• OTE: £65,000+ - Competitive commission package and structured bonus scheme
• Car allowance and private healthcare
• Clear career progression and management development opportunities
• Generous holiday allowance plus Christmas shutdown
• Regular social staff events