Area BDM (North East)

Business Development Manager I Premium Flooring Products I North East Region I £35,000 - £45,000 Basic + Uncapped Commission + Company Car Are you a driven field sales professional who loves winning new business, building relationships and being out on the road? Do you thrive in a role where you can genuinely influence customers rather than competing purely on price?

We are recruiting for a well-established UK manufacturer of premium flooring products who are looking to appoint a Business Development Manager to develop and grow their North East territory.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation and customer service within the flooring industry.

The role is a true mix of new business development and account management, although the key focus is very much on growing the territory and winning new customers.

The Role

Covering the North East region, you will be responsible for:

Developing new business opportunities across your territory

Managing and growing an existing customer base

Building relationships with flooring retailers, trade customers and commercial clients

Conducting customer visits, presentations and product demonstrations

Promoting premium products and confidently selling on value rather than price

Identifying opportunities to increase sales and market share

Managing your own diary and territory effectively

Representing the business professionally within the marketplace

This is a field-based role where relationship building, resilience and strong communication skills are essential.

The Candidate

We are looking for a motivated and commercially minded sales professional who enjoys being customer-facing and developing long-term business relationships.

You may currently be working within:

Flooring

Interiors

Merchant sales

Building products

Construction products

Kitchens & bathrooms

Trade distribution

However, industry experience is less important than attitude, personality and sales ability.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Strong business development skills

Experience within field sales

Confidence presenting to customers face-to-face

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

The ability to overcome objections and sell premium products

A target-driven mindset

High levels of self-motivation and organisation

Professional presentation and commercial awareness

The Package

£35,000 - £45,000 basic salary DOE

Uncapped commission structure

Company car

Mobile phone

Ongoing training and support

Long-term career opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and highly respected business where you can genuinely make an impact within your territory. This vacancy is being advertised by Aaron Wallis Recruitment and Training Limited operating as an Employment Agency, registered in England No. 6356563. View our Privacy Policy and Candidate Privacy Notice

Posted: 10/06/2026