Business Development Manager
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
|---|---|
| Salary: | - |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | North West, England, S25 4DN |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 3 Aug 2026 |
Summary
WE ARE 200 years of history and over 2,000 employees strong. WE ARE a business loaded with opportunity and career progression. WE ARE innovators, designers, makers and engineers who manufacture and provide smart, efficient, and effective building products and solutions.Through our customer relationships, diverse building product range and solutions, we enable the creation of inspirational homes, places and spaces for us all to live and work better. With eight core product categories, underpinned by expert design and technical services, we work with architects, builders, merchants and the wider construction supply chain to build the face of Britain.We are fully committed to a net zero future and continue to invest in expertise and product development to manufacture more efficiently and sustainably. We pride ourselves on leading for new, innovative and sustainable products and solutions, both for today and for a new era of building.To support our progress, we are currently recruiting for a Business Development Manager to come and join our team. This will be a remote position with travel across the North West and North East of England.Key Accountabilities:Planning, researching and executing potential sales opportunities in order to drive profitable market share growth for the businessConsistently delivers against set goals and targetsProactive initiation of customer contact and conversations in order to drive positive resultsEstablishing credibility with customers by building trust through adding value by providing solutions that meets the customer’s needsDeveloping strong and sustainable customer relationships with key customers. Ensure these relationships are managed with a high level of trust and integrityUtilises a proactive data driven approach in order to make commercial decisions, including ensuring adherence to key sales processes and systems (eg CRM)Seeks feedback from customers proactively in order to provide a better sales experienceDeveloping strong internal relationships across the Ibstock business (eg Production) in order to create better outcomes for the business and our customersKnowledge and Skills:Core Knowledge:Good product knowledgeKnowledge of pricingKnowledge of key sales processesKnowledge of sales systems (such as CRM etc)Key Skills:Proactive approach to drive improved sales and increased market share in line with the business’s productive capacityCommercial and business acumen in order to ensure profitable growthOrganised and planned approach to creating sales opportunitiesUtilises own initiativeAbility to build strong and sustainable relationshipsStrong drive to deliver resultsAbility to solve problemsBuilding Trust with customers and colleaguesAn understanding of what it takes to win and how to achieve thisExperience:Experience of delivering consistently against key sales and commercial targets, supporting the business to grow market share profitablyExperience of working in an environment selling across various sectorsExperience of selling multiple productsExperienced in building strong, long-term relationships with customers in a commercially sustainable wayExperienced in representing organisations at major industry events, conferences, trade shows, and exhibitionThink you can make a difference? WE ARE your future. More details:Full time, permanent role - [with hybrid working options]Competitive salaryBonus schemeDigicare+ Provided by Aviva10% matched pension, administered by Legal and General3x life insuranceShare Save scheme eligibilityFull access to Employee Assistance programme for self and family membersAccess to high street retail discounts platform - with access to discounts at Tesco, Asda, etc…Personal development and career progression opportunitiesOur commitment to diversity and inclusion?Excited about the role, but your past experience or qualifications don’t perfectly match everything in the job description? We would encourage you to still apply. Studies have shown that some people, particularly from minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Here at Ibstock Plc we are dedicated to building belonging, empowering our colleagues to be their true self by offering a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or other future roles across the Ibstock Group.Ibstock Plc are committed and passionate about building a diverse environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, disability or age.