BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

 

BASED: SPRINGFIELD, BELFAST

 

CLOSING DATE: 18th SEPTEMBER 2026

 

JP Corry, BITC’s ‘Responsible Company of the Year’ (2024) is a leading Builders Merchants in Northern Ireland. Our name is renowned for providing excellent quality and service in the supply of building materials and timber-based products. By hiring the right people for the job, who align with our values of ‘Decency’, ‘Passion’ and ‘Pride’ we provide excellent career opportunities in a challenging and rewarding environment. Through equipping you with the right tools and training we lay a solid foundation for you to make your career a successful one with us.

 

WHY WORK FOR JP CORRY?​

• Generous annual leave scheme of 34 days per year pro rata inc statutory holidays

• Build your own benefits package & tailor to suit your needs: options to include high street discount vouchers & health checks

• Competitive pension scheme and Life Assurance benefit

• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay

• Training opportunities, development & career growth

• Staff Discount from JP Corry Branches

• Aviva Digicare+ 

• Bonus scheme – opportunity for annual bonus

• Access to Women In Business Membership

• Volunteering & fundraising opportunities

• High 5 staff reward & recognition scheme

 

WHAT IS THE ROLE:

The Business Development Executive plays an important role in growing our business by building strong, long-term relationships with both new and existing customers. This is a customer-facing role where you will represent our organisation, understand customer needs and help deliver the right solutions.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone feels respected, valued and able to succeed. In this role, you will work closely with colleagues and customers from a wide range of backgrounds, so a collaborative and respectful approach is key.


WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

• Identifying and developing sales opportunities across our full range of products

• Preparing clear and accurate quotations that meet customer needs

• Negotiating solutions that work for both the customer and the business

• Keeping customer records up to date and using them to support effective sales activity

• Sharing information with colleagues to maximise opportunities, solve problems and support decision-making

• Ensuring customer accounts are managed in line with agreed credit terms

• Keeping up to date with market trends and customer demands

• Carrying out any other reasonable duties to support the wider team and business

 

 WHAT DO WE NEED FORM YOU?

• Experience in a customer-facing sales role

• Good knowledge of building materials and the construction market

• Willingness to work across both field-based and office-based sales

• A full, clean driving licence

• Awareness of Health and Safety practices

• A strong focus on delivering a positive customer experience

• Confidence using IT systems such as CRM platforms, Excel and Outlook

• Good communication skills, including face-to-face, phone and written communication

We recognise that people build skills in different ways, so if you feel you meet most of the criteria, we would still encourage you to apply.

Desirable (not essential)
If we receive a high number of applications, the following may be used to support shortlisting:

• Experience in a similar role or environment

Our commitment to inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and we aim to provide a fair and accessible recruitment process.
If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know and we will support you where we can.

 

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JP Corry is an Equal Opportunities Employer