BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

BASED: SPRINGFIELD ROAD, BELFAST

CLOSING DATE: 17/02/2025
 

JP Corry, BITC’s ‘Responsible Company of the Year’ (2024) is a leading Builders Merchants in Northern Ireland. Our name is renowned for providing excellent quality and service in the supply of building materials and timber-based products. By hiring the right people for the job, who align with our values of ‘Decency’, ‘Passion’ and ‘Pride’ we provide excellent career opportunities in a challenging and rewarding environment. Through equipping you with the right tools and training we lay a solid foundation for you to make your career a successful one with us.

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WHY WORK AT JP CORRY?​

• Generous annual leave scheme of 34 days per year pro rata inc statutory holidays

• Build your own benefits package & tailor to suit your needs: options to include high street discount vouchers & health checks

• Competitive pension scheme and Life Assurance benefit

• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay

• Training opportunities, development & career growth

• Staff Discount from JP Corry Branches

• Aviva Digicare+ 

• Bonus scheme – opportunity for annual bonus

• Access to Women In Business Membership

• Volunteering & fundraising opportunities

• High 5 staff reward & recognition scheme​

 

WHAT IS THE ROLE?

Integral to delivering on the group specification strategy, the role of the Business Development Manager is to grow strategic key accounts through developing relationships across this rapidly growing sector. The post holder will bring to life the JP Corry door portfolio to architects, designers, builders and contractors alike, through their trusted knowledge and guidance. The role will deliver on objectives through collaboration with key stakeholders such as customers, the JP Corry door department, the wider business as well as our suppliers.

Fulfilling this role will mean travel throughout Northern Ireland, within time evolving into the Republic of Ireland. Therefore, time will be spent on the road, working from home and from Springfield Road as required. 

Branch opening hours are Mon - Thurs 07.30 - 17.00 Fri 07.30 - 16.00 Sat 08.00 - 12.00 and we are flexible to consider a variety of working hours/patterns to suit your needs!

 

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

• Preparing and delivering sales presentations to existing and potential customers / clients 

• Creating project proposals and quotes for new and existing customers / clients 

• Following up on sales leads and seeing them through to completion 

• Proactively seeking opportunities for sales growth 

• Developing and maintaining relationships with architects, designers, builders, and contractors 

• Presenting and explaining products (CPD’s) to stakeholders  

• Assisting customers / clients in product selection based on their project requirements and budget 

• Guiding and advising customers / clients through the provision of technical assistance and product education 

• Attending trade shows and other industry events to promote the JP Corry product portfolio 

• Keeping abreast of industry standards, trends and new products 

• Working with the broader group sales team to achieve sales targets through the sales of door packages 

• Providing feedback to the product development team 

• Any other reasonable duties deemed necessary and reasonable for the success of the business 

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

• Full and clean driving license essential  

• Proven to be successful (strong record of sales) in an external sales-based role, with evidence of basing your approach on strong sales analysis skills.  

• Knowledge of material supply chains and systems.  

• Prior experience of working with Architects, designers, builders and contractors 

• Flexible to travel within the island of Ireland and UK as and when required  

• Can work collaboratively with a broad spectrum of people at all levels 

• Ability to work as part of a wider team and independently. 

• Proactive and methodical approach to planning, organization and time management 

• Takes pride in delivering what you promise                                     

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 JP Corry is an equal opportunities employer