External Sales Representative - #1708227

UK Plumbing Supplies

Date: 8 hours ago

City: Manchester

Salary: £27,000 - £32,000 / year

Contract type: Full time

Work schedule: Full day

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £27,000 - £32,000 + Profit Share

Location: Plumbase Manchester

About Us:

At Plumbase Manchester, we are part of the largest independent networks of plumbing and heating merchants in the UK - over 320 sites nationwide. Our sites are run by people who know their customers, their stock, and their local market. That’s because we give them autonomy and ownership - not a one-size-fits-all script.

Job Overview:

We’re looking for a commercially driven individual with strong merchant sales experience to take on a key role within our team at Plumbase Manchester. You’ll be expected to drive site revenue through account growth, new business, and customer relationship management.

Key Responsibilities:

Grow revenue through proactive account development and re-engagement of underperforming accounts
Develop new business through existing industry contacts and local networking
Manage relationships with key trade customers, providing tailored support and advice
Deliver quotes, negotiate pricing, and support the counter team with product knowledge and strategy
Represent the branch at trade events, customer visits, and industry functions as needed Collaborate with the branch manager and wider team to identify growth opportunities

What We’re Looking For:

Experience in plumbing & heating or builders’ merchant sales (essential)
A strong network within the local trade industry
Proven ability to build and grow profitable customer relationships
Confident in quoting, negotiation, and commercial decision-making
Self-motivated, proactive, and confident working autonomously
Full UK driving license (customer visits required)

Why Us?

High level of autonomy to manage your patch and customer base
Competitive salary + Profit Share
Access to product training and strong back-office support
Be part of a site where initiative and drive are genuinely valued

Keywords: Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Trade Sales, Plumbing Merchant, Builders Merchant, Key Account Manager, Branch Sales, Heating and Pipeline Sales, Merchant Sales, Trade Counter Sales

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