Business Development Manager - West Midlands
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Position Overview & Specifications
Polypipe Building Products are focused on delivering solutions to the residential sector. Polypipe Building Products works with national and local developers, plumbing and heating engineers, general builders and groundworkers to deliver above and below ground drainage systems, rainwater solutions as well as hot and cold plastic plumbing products.
Role: We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Business Development Manager to work in East-Midlands in conjunction with the sales team and to support the needs of the business in each of the sales areas. The Ideal candidate would be based in the East Midlands, covering WS, WV, DY, SY, LD, HR, TF, ST, B, WR, GL, SN postcodes.
The objective will be to drive the sales of the business forward through specification agreements with private and social housing developers and local authorities. You will also be required to grow sales with the plumbing, heating and drainage in this market and contribute to growth through existing and new merchant accounts.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for gaining full specification of company product range with private house builders.
- Full specification and develop awareness of company product range with social housing builders and local authorities.
- Working within a territory, effectively map and manage regional design consultants, architects, main clients (developers in the main), groundworkers & plumbing contractors.
- Using CRM convert leads and opportunities provided by our commercial team and maintain customer records & data management
- Manage business with all major contractors working in the private and social housing markets.
- Act in a supporting capacity assisting the regional site auditor and auditing process where necessary, this may include, site verification, rebate claims and compliance reporting.
- Manage and report back on compliance improvements highlighted by the Regional Site Auditors reporting
- Maintain up to date records of sites where rebate claims are submitted.
- Manage price increase implementation to developer clients and manage any price increase deferrals to sub-contractors. In addition, manage profitability of existing & new agreements maximising profit return wherever possible.
- Competency across AG, BG, PP, UFH, On & Off Plot specification route understanding & reporting
Requirements:
- The successful candidate will have a proven track record of selling into the merchant, contractor and developer market
- Previous Sales experience within the Construction Industry is essential
- relevant CRM and IS skills required
Hours of work: This is a full time role that is remote based and will involve being on the road.
Rate of pay: Competitive Salary on offer, Company Car & Bonus structure.
Polypipe operate an Equal Opportunities Policy. If you are interested in this role, please apply today with your full CV and a member of our Recruitment Specialist team will be touch.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wolverhampton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- What are your salary expectations?
Experience:
- Construction or Builders Merchant: 1 year (preferred)
- CRM software: 1 year (preferred)
- IS software: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Business Development Manager - West Midlands roles across Polypipe's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £29,220 - £48,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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