Business Development & CRM Administrator

Identifying and developing new business opportunities to support field sales teams

Generating leads using tools such as Glenigan, LinkedIn and industry sources

Analysing tender enquiries, BOQs and drawings to identify pricing opportunities

Preparing and submitting accurate pricing and formal quotations within deadlines

Maintaining high-quality, up-to-date CRM data for sales and specification teams

Providing daily support to external sales teams and liaising with sales leadership

Coordinating product sample requests for specifiers, contractors and stockists

Supporting business development activity across assigned areas, The following list constitutes the key tasks and duties of your post upon which your job performance will be assessed. Tasks are not in any order; therefore, the sequence which they appear should not be interpreted as indicating priority or relative importance.

• Identifying potential leads for the sales & specification team via Glenigan, news articles, LinkedIn etc. while contacting relevant professionals such as Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers and other key decision makers, leading to genuine opportunities being established and created for the business and the external sales teams.
• Ensuring the data added to the CRM system is of high quality, kept up to date and meets the companies' requirements.
• Identifying and submitting pricing for key products from tender enquiries received, bill of quantity's (BOQ's) and working drawings etc.
• Submitting pricing using formal quotes and responding to enquires within set deadlines.
• Provide daily direct support to the external sales teams & liaise with Heads of Sales and Regional Sales Managers as and when required.
• Organising sample requests in a professional manner for specifiers, contractors and stockist customers.
• Any other duties as required by management that are within your capability.

At least 1 year's experience using a CRM system

Administration experience within a busy sales or commercial environment

Confident user of MS Office, particularly Excel, Outlook and Word

Excellent communication and telephone skills with objection-handling ability

Strong organisational skills with a systematic, detail-focused approach

Ability to identify commercial opportunities and support new business growth

Persuasive, enthusiastic and confident personality

A proactive mindset with a desire to succeed

Nice to have:

Experience generating business leads or opportunities

Experience working with Architects, Engineers or Specifiers

Knowledge of construction products or the construction industry, * A minimum of 5 GCSE's (or equivalent) at Grade C or above (including Maths and English)

• At least 1 years' experience in using a CRM system
• At least 1 years' administration experience in a busy sales office
• Proficient in MS Office with a good working knowledge of MS Excel, Outlook and Word
• Excellent telephone manner with objection handling skills
• Persuasive and engaging
• Ability to recognise commercial opportunities and develop new business
• Well organised, systematic and enjoys the challenge of sales
• Enthusiastic, confident and have a desire to succeed

Desired criteria

• Experience of generating business opportunities
• Experience of dealing with Architects and Engineers
• Product knowledge

AG Paving and Building Products

Renowned and respected designer, developer, manufacturer and distributor of best in class walling, paving and facing brick.

️ Competitive salary

️ Enhanced annual leave entitlement, increasing with length of service

️ Holiday Purchase Scheme

️ Health Care Plan

️ 3% employer pension contribution with option for salary pension exchange

️ Life assurance at twice your annual salary

️ Birthday Half-Day Off - because you matter to us

At AG, we're building more than products - we're building people. We trust our teams, invest in their development, and support work-life balance because we know people perform at their best when they feel valued., Established 65 years ago AG Paving and Building Products Limited is a renowned and respected designer, developer, manufacturer and distributor of best in class walling, paving and facing brick for the commercial and domestic markets across the UK and Ireland. In Britain our products are sold through Builders Merchants, whilst in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland we sell through our own wholly-owned outlets as well as a number of other carefully chosen retail partners and Builders Merchants. Since our establishment 65 years ago at AG Paving and Building Products Limited, we have sought to provide opportunities for our team to build careers - rather than just hold down a job. Our people matter to us. We care about their wellbeing and we want to see them become the very best they can be. We are delighted that many of our employees have been with us for considerable periods and, as a result of their commitment and our support, many have moved through the ranks to management level and beyond. Our benefits We provide tailored personal development plans and hands-on support from experienced mentors to ensure our team members can flourish in whatever part of the business they are employed. Within modern day construction there are fantastic opportunities for those with backgrounds in technology, engineering, marketing and sales as well as traditional manufacturing skills.