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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.
We are currently recruiting for a:
Business Development Associate
Based: Lezayre Road, Ramsey, IM8 2LN
About this role:
At the forefront of our organisation, the role of a Business Development Executive will be to proactively expand business through building relationships with new and existing customers. The Business Development Executive will be commercially aware maximizing sales and margin to meet agreed goals and targets, whilst staying abreast of market demands and trends.
Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 08:30 – 17:00, Friday 08:30 – 16:00. Flexibility will be required depending on ad hoc event requirements. We are open to part time / job share options to suit the right applicant(s).
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday 5th September 2025
Role responsibilities will include:
To identify and generate selling opportunities for the full range of company products
Provide realistic quotations to satisfy customer needs
To negotiate best possible deals which satisfy both customer and company requirements
To maintain up to date customers records and use them as an effective selling tool
Exchange information to maximise selling opportunities, solve problems and make decisions
To ensure customers credit worthiness is established and properly controlled in line with agreed terms
Any other reasonable duties deemed necessary and reasonable for the success of the business
Are you who we are looking for?
First and foremost, we seek talented people that align well with our values and way of working; we innovate, we collaborate, we’re agile, we act with entrepreneurial spirit, and we’re supportive of and close to our customers.
Suitable candidates will ideally have/ be:
Recent proven experience in an external face to face sales based role
Strong current knowledge of building materials and of the current construction market.
Willing and able to work both in a field and office based sales capacity
Full and clean driving license
Current knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
A passion for delivering customer service excellence
Competent in the use of IT (CRM, Excel, outlook etc.)
Benefits of Working at 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
Salary up to £32k
JP Corry is an equal opportunities employer
About us
At JP Corry, we're proud to be part of STARK Building Materials UK and dedicated to providing top-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. We're a friendly and collaborative team, passionate about what we do and committed to doing it well.
If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and join a team that is dedicated to providing great service, we want to hear from you. Apply today!