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Job Title: Business Development Manager
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £27,000 - £32,000 + Profit Share
Location: Plumbase Manchester
About Us:
At Plumbase Manchester, we are part of the largest independent networks of plumbing and heating merchants in the UK - over 320 sites nationwide. Our sites are run by people who know their customers, their stock, and their local market. That’s because we give them autonomy and ownership - not a one-size-fits-all script.
Job Overview:
We’re looking for a commercially driven individual with strong merchant sales experience to take on a key role within our team at Plumbase Manchester. You’ll be expected to drive site revenue through account growth, new business, and customer relationship management.
Key Responsibilities:
* Grow revenue through proactive account development and re-engagement of underperforming accounts
* Develop new business through existing industry contacts and local networking
* Manage relationships with key trade customers, providing tailored support and advice
* Deliver quotes, negotiate pricing, and support the counter team with product knowledge and strategy
* Represent the branch at trade events, customer visits, and industry functions as needed Collaborate with the branch manager and wider team to identify growth opportunities
What We’re Looking For:
* Experience in plumbing & heating or builders’ merchant sales (essential)
* A strong network within the local trade industry
* Proven ability to build and grow profitable customer relationships
* Confident in quoting, negotiation, and commercial decision-making
* Self-motivated, proactive, and confident working autonomously
* Full UK driving license (customer visits required)
Why Us?
* High level of autonomy to manage your patch and customer base
* Competitive salary + Profit Share
* Access to product training and strong back-office support
* Be part of a site where initiative and drive are genuinely valued
Keywords: Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Trade Sales, Plumbing Merchant, Builders Merchant, Key Account Manager, Branch Sales, Heating and Pipeline Sales, Merchant Sales, Trade Counter Sales
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