Business Development Manager at STARK Building Materials UK

Watford, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Development, Sales, Communication, Negotiation, Presentation, Strategic Thinking, Commercial Awareness, Tendering, Procurement, Relationship Building, Market Analysis, Collaboration, CRM Systems, MS Office, Digital Business Tools

Industry

Wholesale Building Materials

Description

Are you based in the Watford area? Do you have a passion for business development and sales? With a strong network of 17 branches across the UK, Frazer is the UKs leading specialist supplier of ground preparation, drainage, utilities and flood prevention solutions - for housing, commercial, infrastructure and industrial sectors. We’re on the hunt for a Branch Development Manager to join our new branch in Frazer - Watford, who are as passionate about great service as we are. We provide a fulfilling and enjoyable work environment with ample opportunities for career growth, along with a competitive salary, staff discount, life assurance, and 34 days of holiday (inclusive of bank holidays). Hours: 7am- 5pm Monday to Friday Location: Frazer, Watford Business Park, Caxton Way, Watford, WD18 8RT This role will require regular travel across London and South East of England. Role Purpose The Business Development Manager will be responsible for identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities in line with Frazer Civils’ strategic objectives. This role involves building long-term relationships with customers, monitoring market trends, and collaborating with internal teams to deliver commercially viable and technically sound proposals alongside a supportive, collaborative working environment within a forward-thinking civil engineering business. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement a comprehensive business development strategy to drive growth and profitability. Identify and pursue new opportunities across civil engineering, housebuilding, utilities, infrastructure, and construction sectors. Build and maintain strong relationships with key contractors and suppliers. Collaborate with branch network, commercial, and operations teams to develop competitive solutions. Conduct market analysis to identify trends, emerging opportunities, and potential risks. Represent Frazer Civils at industry events, networking functions, and trade shows. Monitor and report on performance against business development targets and KPIs. Support the development of marketing materials and digital presence to strengthen brand visibility. and trade shows Required Skills and Experience Experience in business development within the merchant, civil engineering or construction industry. Good understanding of infrastructure, utilities, and groundworks projects. Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Strategic thinker with the ability to translate ideas into actionable plans. Strong commercial awareness and understanding of tendering and procurement processes. Ability to build rapport and credibility with clients and stakeholders. Results-driven, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team. Proficient in CRM systems, MS Office, and digital business tools What's in it for you? Competitive salary, discretionary bonus and car or car allowance A wide range of voluntary benefits including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, car salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare and more. Access to a wealth of health and wellbeing services including access to online GP appointments and mental health support Generous employee discounts Access to discounts with hundreds of your favourite high street and online retailers Retirement savings plan Life assurance Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave for anyone expecting or adopting a child About Us At Frazer, we're proud to be part of STARK Building Materials UK and dedicated to providing top-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. We're a friendly and collaborative team, passionate about what we do and committed to doing it well. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a team that is dedicated to providing great service, we want to hear from you. Apply today! What's next… If your application is successful, our in-house recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best. Stark Building Materials UK is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis. STARK Building Materials UK comprises 14 brands, including one of the UK’s leading builders’ merchants Jewson, along with JP Corry and Normans, specialist brands Minster and Jewson Civils Frazer, as well as major timber importer and distributor, International Timber. With over 600 dedicated builders merchant branches and distribution centres, this makes us one of the UK’s largest retailers and distributors of building and construction materials. However, more importantly, our dedicated team and the high-quality products we offer make us trusted, expert partners to the industry. Together, we give our customers hassle-free access to the market-leading, sustainable solutions they need to build responsibly for the future. If you’d like to build that future with us, check out our careers page or get in touch. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. At STARK Building Materials UK, we are known for our building distribution, but in reality, it is our colleagues that drive our business forward. All around the UK, in our branches, warehouses and offices, our team give everything to make building better for our customers. We value our customers, the communities we work in and the colleagues in our team, who collectively build our business to ever greater heights every day. We strive to create a workplace where all colleagues feel safe and empowered to do their best and are comfortable to bring their true selves to work every day. We are proud that we offer all our colleagues a great place to work.

Responsibilities

The Business Development Manager will identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities while building long-term relationships with customers. This role also involves collaborating with internal teams to deliver competitive solutions and monitoring market trends.