Our successful Castleford branch is currently recruiting for a Growth Business Development Manager

In this position, you will play an instrumental role in the development of new customers, whilst growing and supporting an already successful existing customer base through the building sector.

We are therefore looking for a talented, experienced, and dedicated candidate to help drive the business forward.

This role will require some internal and external representation.

Responsibilities and Duties

• The main aim of this role will be to identify new business opportunities, promoting MKM Castleford as their supplier of choice and converting this into regular business.

• Housebuilder of medium to large projects will be your core business focus

• In addition, you will also be responsible for maintaining relationships with existing customers and ensuring they continue to receive great customer service. 

• You will be based in the Castleford and surrounding area with a requirement to take a pro-active approach to visiting existing and potential customers, building lasting relationships and exceeding their expectations. 

• In all dealings with customers, you will be expected to use every opportunity to maximise sales and margin.

• This role will be a non man-management role.

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience of working in a similar position within the industry would be essential.

• We would also expect the successful candidate to have excellent knowledge of building materials.

• You must be an excellent negotiator, organised, confident and enthusiastic.

Benefits

In return, you can be a part of the UK’s leading independent Builders Merchant and winner of many industry awards. Some of the benefits we offer include:

·        A competitive pay package.

·        Generous discretionary bonus scheme

·        Company car or car allowance

·        Substantial staff discounts

·        Training and development opportunities

·        Holiday scheme which rewards length of service

·        Uniform

·        Perkbox benefits

·        Contributory pension scheme

·        Financial planning support

·        Enhanced maternity/ Paternity pay.

·        Mental health wellbeing support

MKM is the leading independent builders’ merchant in the UK, and we were established in 1995. Our people are what make us unique in what we do. Today we have more than 135 branches and over 3200 employees nationwide. Whilst we continue to grow, we are constantly striving to always attract, recruit, retain, promote, and support a diverse mix of colleagues that create a sense of belonging to the ‘MKM family’ for everyone. We hope you will join us on our journey!

Any queries, please call on: 01482 262280