Howdens Joinery are looking for a Business Development Manager to cover the Southeast Region. Joining our Social Sector team in Contracts this role offers a Business Development Manager an excellent opportunity to identify new business opportunities in order to promote and sell Howdens kitchens, appliances and accessories to the Social Housing Sector. The successful candidates must be able to demonstrate a passion for delivering excellent customer service and an exceptional talent for building and securing business relationships. What will I be doing? - Meeting and surpassing sales targets through developing new and existing contracts - Making initial contact with potential customers including builders, developers, and housing associations - Promoting and selling Howdens services and outstanding kitchen ranges, appliances and accessories - Working closely with the Kitchen CAD designer to produce innovative, creative kitchen solutions to meet the needs of the end user within the restraints of the budget What do I need to qualify for this role? - Experience selling into the Construction / Social Housing Market is essential. - Experience selling in the field / Area or across a region is a must - Anyone with experience selling kitchens or similar products is advantageous. - A passion for delivering excellent customer service and an exceptional talent for building and securing business relationships - Passionate about customer care and building business through trust and recommend