Field Sales Representative (Trade) - #1708229

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