Our client is a World leader in the manufacture and distribution of DIY and Trade products; they currently have an opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join the team in the South of England. The RoleYou''ll play a crucial role within the sales team, liaising with merchants at branch level and communicating orders and information to the National Accounts and Field Sales teams. Identify and develop opportunities within builder''s merchant chains (branch level)Support sales and merchandising teams to maximise opportunities and product coverageSupport product visibility and availabilityCall on branches on a regular call-cycle basisRepresent the organisation at trade fairs, events and forumsThe CandidateProven field sales experienceKey track record of successPrevious experience working at merchant level - Jewsons, Huws Gray, SelcoPrevious experience within the buying groups - NMBS, Fortis etcFull UK Drivers license In Return? £40,000 - £45,000 D.O.E + 50% bonus + car allowance - £7200 + pension + private healthcare + benefitsIf this position is of interest, please send your CV to the team at Landers Recruitment