Business Development Manager

Job Title: Business Development Manager – Roofing Sector

Location: Field-Based – UK Territory North - Leeds is the ideal location

Salary: Competitive Base Salary + Bonus + Company Vehicle/Allowance + Benefits

About the Role

We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established supplier within the construction materials sector who are looking to appoint a commercially driven Business Development Manager to support the growth of their roofing systems across the UK market.

This is a field-based role focused on developing new business opportunities while strengthening relationships with roofing contractors, distributors, and specification partners. You’ll play a key role in driving market share within both residential and commercial construction projects by influencing specification, supporting contractors, and ensuring projects convert through the supply chain.

The role would suit someone with experience selling flat roofing or building envelope solutions who enjoys a balance of technical sales, relationship management, and proactive business development.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Sales Growth

Identify and secure new business opportunities with roofing contractors, main contractors, architects, and distribution partners

Promote and sell roofing systems and associated product solutions

Develop and implement a structured territory sales plan to achieve revenue and growth targets

Track and manage project pipelines from early specification through to order placement

Account Management

Build and maintain strong long-term relationships with contractors, installers, and distribution partners

Provide both commercial and technical support to customers across your territory

Conduct regular client visits, site meetings, and project discussions

Specification & Technical Sales

Engage with architects, consultants, and specifiers to secure product specification on projects

Deliver CPD presentations, product demonstrations, and technical guidance

Support contractors with installation best practice and system recommendations

Market Intelligence

Monitor competitor activity and market developments within the flat roofing sector

Identify emerging project opportunities across residential and commercial markets

Provide market feedback and insights to support wider commercial strategy

Collaboration

Work closely with internal technical, estimating, and marketing teams

Support contractor training and product awareness initiatives

Candidate Profile

Experience in construction materials sales, ideally within roofing or building envelope systems

Knowledge of EPDM flat roofing membranes or similar roofing technologies

Experience working with contractors, installers, and distribution networks

Ability to understand construction drawings and project specifications

Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills

Commercially minded with a proactive, results-driven approach

Comfortable working in a field-based role with regular travel

Full UK driving licence

Experience with flat roofing systems such as EPDM, single-ply membranes, or similar building products would be advantageous.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to inclusive recruitment practices.

What Our Client Offers

Competitive base salary with performance-related bonus

Company vehicle or car allowance

Field-based role with autonomy and ownership of your territory

Opportunity to work with a respected product range in a growing market

Supportive team environment and long-term career potential

About Us

We are a recruitment agency specialising in commercial, technical, and field-based roles across the UK construction and manufacturing sectors. Our focus is on connecting talented professionals with organisations where they can make a real impact and build long-term careers.