(Junior) Business Development Manager UK

Located in Belgium, DUMAPLAST is one of the major manufacturers of wall and ceiling coverings as well as sustainable floorings and they offer a range of high quality products for interior embellishment. With several factories in Europe, the firm DUMAPLAST can capitalize with engaged teams and innovative technologies to respond to clients expectations. DUMAPLAST is a subsidiary of the group GERFLOR, one of the worldwide leaders of resilient floorings.

Joining our teams is the choice of an expanding french manufacturing group who is highlighting the innovation, creativity, sustainable development and continuous performance improvement.

For more information please visit our homepage : www.dumaplast.com/fr/revetement-pvc

Position:

Following our successful international growth strategy, we have an exciting and challenging opportunity for a dynamic and hands-on

(Junior) Business Development Manager UK

- based in central region of England / Midlands -

In this role, you will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building and maintaining client relationships, and driving sales growth, with a focus on key customers such as sanitary wholesalers, builders' merchants, and tile distributors.

Your role

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the UK market, with a focus on wholesalers and distributors of sanitary products, tiles and building materials.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients and support the full sales life-cycle, including the integration of new customers, merchandising support and product presentations / trainings
• Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities.
• Collaborate with the UK Sales Manager and the Dumaplast HQ organisation in Belgium.
• Cooperate with the marketing department to create effective promotional materials and implement the in-store POS strategy
• Provide regular reports on sales activities and performance.
  
  

Requirements:

• 2+ years of practical experience in Sales or Merchandising in the building materials industry, ideally with knowledge of the sanitary distribution or DIY / builders merchants in UK
• A high level of independence, self-starter attitude and the desire to learn
• Strong hands-on approach, technical understanding and good presentation skills
• Pro-active sales mentality, a hunter approach and a structured self-organisation
• Good command of MS-Office tools
• Business fluent in English (mandatory)
• The willingness to travel extensively across the UK (± 3 hotel nights per week)
  
  

Other information:

Our offer

• An exciting and challenging job opportunity at an internationally successful group
• Attractive prospects for personal development
• Competitive salary package and company car