Avonside Insulation Supplies, part of the Kellaway Group of businesses, is looking for an ambitious and commercially driven Business Development Manager to join our successful Bristol team.
As a growing business with exciting plans for the future, we're looking for someone who can identify new opportunities, build strong customer relationships, and help drive profitable growth across Bristol and the wider South West region.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced sales professional who enjoys developing new business, managing key customer accounts, and working as part of a supportive and ambitious team.
Salary
Competitive (£40-50,000) + Bonus + Benefits
Benefits
What's In It For You?
We believe our people are our greatest asset and are committed to helping our employees succeed.
Benefits Include:
· 31 days holiday (including bank holidays), increasing with length of service
· Monthly performance bonus
· Contractual sick pay scheme
· Group pension scheme
· Free life insurance
· Cycle to Work scheme
· Uniform and PPE provided
· Employee Assistance Programme including:
o 24/7 GP access
o Mental health support
o Physiotherapy
o Bereavement counselling
o Financial and legal advice
o Lifestyle coaching
o Retail discounts and savings
· Full training and coaching
· Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
· The opportunity to be part of a growing, ambitious and successful business
Working Hours
Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 4:30pm. Flexibility may be required to meet customer and business needs
Requirements
What We're Looking For
We're keen to hear from candidates who have:
· Proven experience in business development, external sales or account management.
· A track record of delivering sales growth and achieving targets.
· Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
· The confidence to identify, pursue and win new business opportunities.
· Strong commercial awareness and a customer-focused approach.
· Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.
· Experience within the insulation, construction, building materials or merchanting sector would be advantageous, although not essential.
· A full UK driving licence.
Purpose
Duties
What You'll Be Doing
As our Business Development Manager, you'll be responsible for:
· Growing sales and profitability through the acquisition of new customers and the development of existing accounts.
· Building and maintaining strong relationships with contractors, installers, developers and trade customers.
· Identifying and converting new business opportunities through proactive prospecting, networking and customer visits.
· Preparing competitive quotations and following them through to successful order conversion.
· Managing your own sales pipeline and customer portfolio to maximise sales and margin opportunities.
· Working closely with branch teams, suppliers and credit control to ensure excellent customer service and account management.
· Providing expert product and industry advice to help customers find the right solutions for their projects.
· Monitoring market trends and local opportunities to support continued business growth.
