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Business Development Manager - KronoBuild
Kronospan
Home Office register entry: Kronospan Limited, Wrexham
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Closest occupation match: SOC 3556, Sales accounts and business development managers. Home Office going rate for this occupation: £55,200 a year.
Public reference figures for the Skilled Worker route: the standard salary threshold is £41,700 a year and the new-entrant threshold is £33,400 a year. Individual eligibility depends on personal circumstances. These figures are public reference information, not advice or a verdict on this job.
Role description
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.
As 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 HR@Kronospan.co.uk
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Last verified against our ingestion on 7 September 2026; sponsor register dataset 2026-08-25.