Local B2B Growth Lead — Builders Merchant

Lords Builders Merchants Limited; Bicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected independent builders merchant is looking for a Business Development Manager to drive sales growth and enhance the brand's local profile in Bicester. The role requires proven experience in business development within the builders merchant sector, a strong proactive approach, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include promoting the brand, identifying new business opportunities, and building relationships with customers. The position offers competitive salary and benefits including a discretionary bonus scheme and company car.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Company car

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or sales within a builders merchant.
• Strong local market knowledge and a proactive, relationship-led approach.
• Confidence dealing with contractors, developers, and trade customers.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• A team-focused mindset and strong commercial awareness.
• Good IT skills and willingness to adapt and learn.

Responsibilities

• Promote the Lords brand, service, and product range to new and existing customers.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities in the local market.
• Build strong, long-term relationships through customer and site visits.
• Support branch sales through pricing, quotations, and order processing.
• Work with suppliers and buyers on pricing and stock selection.
• Maintain excellent customer service and adhere to Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Business development

Sales within a builders merchant

Local market knowledge

Strong communication skills

Team-focused mindset

Job description

A respected independent builders merchant is looking for a Business Development Manager to drive sales growth and enhance the brand's local profile in Bicester. The role requires proven experience in business development within the builders merchant sector, a strong proactive approach, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include promoting the brand, identifying new business opportunities, and building relationships with customers. The position offers competitive salary and benefits including a discretionary bonus scheme and company car.