Business Development Manager (Plumbing Products / Field Sales)

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Job information

  • Location: Reading, Berkshire
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Sales & Technical
  • Salary: £45000 - £55000 per annum + Progression + Training
  • Published: 26 June 2026

Business Development Manager (Plumbing Products / Field Sales)

£45,000 – £55,000 + Commission + Profit Related Bonus + Company Vehicle + Progression + Training + 25 Days + Bank Holidays + Company Benefits

Reading (Southeast England Patch)

Are you an experienced Business Development Manager looking to join a leading UK manufacturer where you can develop key customer relationships, win new business and drive sales growth across a well-established territory?

Do you enjoy building long-term partnerships, identifying new opportunities and working closely with merchants, contractors and specification customers within the construction and plumbing sectors?

The company are one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of plumbing solutions, with a long-standing reputation for quality, innovation and British manufacturing.

Supplying merchants, contractors, developers and distributors nationwide, the business continues to invest in new product development, customer partnerships and sustainable growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven sales professional to manage an established customer base while developing new business opportunities across a thriving territory.

The Role:

  • Manage and develop an established portfolio of customer accounts across the Southeast
  • Identify, develop and convert new business opportunities within the territory
  • Build strong relationships with merchants, contractors, developers and specification customers
  • Conduct regular customer visits, account reviews and business development meetings
  • Deliver agreed sales, turnover and growth targets
  • Promote plumbing product solutions that add value to customers

The Person:

  • Experience in Business Development, Field Sales or Area Sales
  • Proven B2B sales background within manufacturing, construction or building products

Job reference: BBBH26026

Keywords: Business Development Manager, Field Sales, Area Sales Manager, Territory Sales, Regional Sales Manager, Account Development, Customer Relationship Management, Relationship Building, Merchant Sales, Builders Merchants, Plumbing Products, Plumbing Supplies, Building Products, Construction Products, Southeast, Guildford, Slough, Reading, Oxford

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset.

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