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City Plumbing

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Sales & Business Development
  • Leicester, +4
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You should have strong interpersonal skills, a full driving license, the ability to understand customer needs, and a passion for developing bespoke solutions while building client relationships.
  • You will identify opportunities, build client relationships, lead proposal efforts, enhance service offerings, ensure smooth project starts, and promote bespoke solutions in the marketplace.

Requirements

  • Research opportunities and identify appropriate bespoke solutions
  • Establish and build excellent relationships with prospective client key contacts and decision makers. This includes key contacts within framework providers who can influence decision making
  • Review our resources and lead a strategy to ensure that we have a competitive advantage in the marketplace
  • Lead and support the facilitation and completion of all proposals, tenders, and presentations
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders to develop and improve our service proposition
  • Work as needed with colleagues to ensure a smooth project/contract starts
  • Promote City Plumbing’s role in providing bespoke solutions to the marketplace and secure ‘linked’ opportunities with existing and new clients e.g. energy efficiency products
  • A full driving license and ability to travel is a must!
  • Ability to truly understand your customers' business and requirements
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Real passion for what you do
  • Thrive in a strong culture of winning where customers love to shop and where our people love to work

Responsibilities

  • Research opportunities and identify appropriate bespoke solutions
  • Establish and build excellent relationships with prospective client key contacts and decision makers. This includes key contacts within framework providers who can influence decision making
  • Review our resources and lead a strategy to ensure that we have a competitive advantage in the marketplace
  • Lead and support the facilitation and completion of all proposals, tenders, and presentations
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders to develop and improve our service proposition
  • Work as needed with colleagues to ensure a smooth project/contract starts
  • Promote City Plumbing’s role in providing bespoke solutions to the marketplace and secure ‘linked’ opportunities with existing and new clients e.g. energy efficiency products

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, this is a remote-based role involving travel throughout a specific area.

What are the key responsibilities of the Business Development Manager?

The key responsibilities include researching opportunities, building relationships with prospective clients, leading proposals and tenders, collaborating with internal teams, and promoting City Plumbing’s bespoke solutions.

What skills are required for this position?

Required skills include the ability to understand customer business needs, strong interpersonal skills, a real passion for the role, and the ability to thrive in a winning culture.

What benefits does the company offer?

The company offers a bonus, discounts at various retailers, life assurance, an extended family policy, mental health support, a complete induction, financial education, flexible working options, and more.

Is a driving license necessary for this role?

Yes, a full driving license and the ability to travel are essential for this role.

What is the company culture like?

The company fosters a culture of inclusivity and values diversity, allowing employees to bring their whole selves to work while striving to create an environment where everyone feels they can be their true selves.

Are there opportunities for career development?

Yes, the company encourages development and provides tools for employees to grow in their careers.

Do we focus on customer satisfaction?

Yes, the company emphasizes a customer-first ethos and values nurturing relationships with customers to ensure satisfaction.

Is there support available for mental health?

Yes, the company provides Mental Health First Aiders and an Employee Assistance Programme to support the well-being of employees.

What types of products does City Plumbing offer?

City Plumbing offers a range of plumbing and heating products, including boilers, bathroom suites, tubing, and towel rails.

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City Plumbing

Your local national plumbers' merchant.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1981
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

City Plumbing has built on its reputation of selling quality products and providing expert service to the Plumbing and Heating trade for more than 25 years. Our award winning business spans the trade, home improvement and DIY markets. We began trading in 1981 from a single site in Salisbury, Wiltshire and have rapidly grown the business to approximately 3,500 colleagues across more than 370 branches and sites around the UK. And 250 of our locations also have fitted bathroom showrooms and we have a growing number of branches now offering an electrical range. We are always open 24/7 offering more than 20,000 products at www.cityplumbing.co.uk where customers can purchase and have full management of their trade account. City Plumbing is part of Highbourne Group, and is led by Dave Evans, Chief Executive Officer. Highbourne group serves trade customers and consumers across the new build, social housing and repairs and maintenance sectors of the residential and commercial construction categories.