Kronospan is looking for a personable, hard-working BDM to develop and grow our sales of KronoBuild construction and structural panel products across builders' merchants, distributors and construction/manufacturing customers.
Kronospan is one of the world's largest manufacturers of wood-based panels. Our particleboard, MDF, OSB and plywood ranges are used every day on building sites and in manufacturing across the UK. This is a great opportunity to join a well-established, growing brand with strong product availability and the backing of a global manufacturer.
Job DescriptionAs Business Development Manager, you'll spend your time:
- Developing sales of KronoBuild construction and structural panel products (particleboard, MDF, OSB and plywood)
- Calling customers regularly to maintain and grow existing accounts
- Creating and implementing plans to win new business and target new customers UK wide
- Increasing customer base and introducing new products to the range
- Taking personal responsibility for key and target accounts
- Controlling pricing and delivery, and preparing offers for customers
- Keeping the CRM system updated with accurate records of customer visits
- Experience in sales, ideally within construction, builders' merchant or timber trade sectors
- Background as a Builder, Joiner, Timber Merchant or Construction professional is a strong plus
- Confident communicator, comfortable building relationships with customers face to face and by phone
- Well organised and highly target driven, with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and CRM systems
- Resilient, self-motivated and happy to be out on the road visiting customers
- Full, clean driving licence
- Competitive base salary with a performance-related bonus
- Company car or car allowance
- The backing of a well-known, market-leading construction panel brand
- A supportive team culture and clear route for career progression within KronoBuild
Apply today via the application link or email your CV to [email protected]
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Skills Required
- Experience in sales
- Experience within construction, builders' merchant or timber trade sectors
- Background as a Builder, Joiner, Timber Merchant or Construction professional
- Confident communicator, comfortable building relationships face to face and by phone
- Well organised and highly target driven
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and CRM systems
- Resilient, self-motivated and happy to be out on the road visiting customers
- Full, clean driving licence
What We Do
Kronospan is a global manufacturer and distributor of wood‑based panels and value‑added products — including particleboard, MDF, OSB, laminate flooring, melamine‑faced boards and resins — supplying furniture, interior design and construction markets worldwide. Founded in 1897, the group operates many production sites across multiple countries and emphasizes sustainable use of wood residues and resource‑efficient manufacturing.
