STARK Building Materials UK

Role Description Are you based in or around the North of England? Do you have experience in sales or account management? Jewson, leading building materials distributor, is on the hunt for a Business Development Director who's as passionate about great service as we are. Job Purpose: - To drive profitable growth by developing and managing strong, long-term relationships with regional housebuilders. Key Accountabilities: - Build trusted, long-term relationships with key decision-makers at regional housebuilders, including owners, directors, and land/project/site managers. - Develop detailed knowledge of each customer’s structure, funding approach, site pipeline, and decision-making process to offer relevant solutions. - Identify and win new accounts within the target segments using a consultative and proactive sales approach. - Own the full customer lifecycle — from prospecting and onboarding through to negotiation, delivery support, and ongoing service. - Consistently meet or exceed agreed revenue, margin, and growth targets across assigned territory and customer base. - Maximise customer value by deepening engagement, increasing share of wallet, and identifying upsell/cross-sell opportunities. - Recommend appropriate products and alternatives based on build stage, budget, and specification, working closely with internal teams as needed – in particular Project Estimator. - Proactively liaise with key suppliers to secure competitive pricing, product availability, and tailored support for customer projects. - Coordinate with internal departments (branches, sales offices/centres, logistics, credit control & category) to ensure smooth delivery and a high level of service. - Manage territory effectively using CRM tools, maintaining accurate records of customer interactions, sales activity, and pipeline status. - Monitor competitor activity, customer trends, and market developments, feeding insights back into the business to inform strategy and support product or service innovation. Qualifications - Commercially astute and customer-obsessed: Build long-term, trust-based relationships with decision-makers and always look for ways to add value beyond the sale. - Understands the regional housebuilder market – the nuances, how sites are acquired, funded and built. - Has a proven B2B track record - Successfully managed and grown significant accounts in construction, building materials, or a related industry from first contact to long-term partnerships. - Drives change and builds capability: Bringing initiative, insight, and hands-on support to not only grow the customer base but to help shape how we operate. - Speaks the language of builders and suppliers: Credibility on-site and in the boardroom. - Owns the full customer journey: From prospecting and onboarding to pricing, fulfilment, and problem resolution. - Collaborates internally and externally: Work closely with branches, support teams, credit control and suppliers to deliver a seamless customer experience. - Leverages supplier relationships: Know how to get the best from manufacturers and suppliers to unlock better pricing, support, and product access. - Thrives in an autonomous, field-based role: Ability to manage your region, your time, and your results. Benefits - Company car. - Retirement Savings Plan (Pension) – with Legal & General. - Life Assurance - Automatically covered for a lump-sum death in service benefit of 2 x your basic salary. - WorkPerks – A platform home to hundreds of high street and online discounts. - Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App (Access to a digital GP, second medical opinions, Mental Health consultation, bereavement service, nutritional consultation). - Voluntary company benefits such as Car Salary Sacrifice scheme, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare, Critical Illness Cover. - Employee Discount. - Refer a Friend scheme. - Wellbeing Centre via WorkPerks. Company Description 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!

STARK UK is a leading building materials distributor in Northern Europe, and we are looking for a Project Estimator to join our Estimation team. At STARK UK we believe that our greatest asset is our people. We're not just a team; we’re a vibrant community driven by decency, passion, and pride in everything we do. We are committed to creating a dynamic workplace where everyone can thrive and unleash their full potential. If you’re looking for a place where your ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated, you’ve found your home! As a Project Estimator, you’ll play a key role in transforming build plan designs into accurate, fully costed material, plant and labour estimates using our internal system. Working closely with both clients and our internal support teams, you’ll ensure every proposal is precise, commercially sound and aligned with client expectations enabling us deliver profitable, high‑quality solutions every time. This is a home-based role with occasional travel. What You’ll Be Doing - Confidently manage estimating across a diverse range of projects, including extensions, renovations, loft conversions, standard new builds and barn conversions. - Build strong relationships by working closely with customers, the service team, sales teams and local branches, demonstrating excellent communication and collaboration skills. - Liaise with external suppliers to obtain technical support and ensure accuracy in all estimates. - Provide timely, effective responses to technical on‑site queries, supporting issue resolution and updating estimates, build reports and processes as required. - Handle administrative tasks and queries related to estimating, amendments and material scheduling with efficiency and attention to detail. - Create estimates and pricing proposals using internal Core pricing programmes Raptor & Planswift (and where necessary revise as required). What We’re Looking For - Previous knowledge in estimating for; Extension, Renovation, Loft Conversion, New Build (Standard) Barn Conversion. - Basic Knowledge of Build Regulations. - Experience of reading / understanding architectural drawing / structural specifications. - Experience of Microsoft Office package (Outlook / Access / Word / Excel predominantly). - Excellent communicator both internally and externally, written and verbal. - Able to work under own initiative. - Organised and able to manage own workload. What’s in it for you? - Competitive Base salary - Discretionary bonus - Retirement savings plan - Life assurance - Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave for anyone expecting or adopting a child - A wide range of voluntary benefits including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, car salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare and more. - Access to a wealth of health and wellbeing services including access to online GP appointments and mental health support - WorkPerks – A platform home to hundreds of all your favourite high street and online discounts via the provider Reward Gateway Why Choose Us? Quality - We’re unwavering in our commitment to providing outstanding products and service that exceed our customers’ expectations. Supportive Environment - Join a culture that prioritises your growth, with the resources and support you need to excel. We listen and learn – we know we haven’t always got all the answers – listening and learning with you is what helps provide the best service to our customers. Professional Development - We are invested in your success! Can we add this instead? You have a real chance to progress- the only limits are your own Explore our apprenticeships, training, and mentoring programs designed to elevate your career. Great Benefits - Enjoy a compelling package that includes a competitive salary, bonuses, pension schemes, and life assurance, among many other perks! Work-Life Balance - We value your well-being and offer flexible working hours and a hybrid working model to help you find your ideal rhythm. What's Next If your application is successful, our Talent team will reach out to arrange an interview and answer any questions you may have. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout the application and interview process. #SBMUK

Role Description As a Project Estimator, you’ll play a key role in transforming build plan designs into accurate, fully costed material, plant and labour estimates using our internal system. Working closely with both clients and our internal support teams, you’ll ensure every proposal is precise, commercially sound and aligned with client expectations enabling us to deliver profitable, high‑quality solutions every time. This is a home-based role with occasional travel. - Confidently manage estimating across a diverse range of projects, including extensions, renovations, loft conversions, standard new builds and barn conversions. - Build strong relationships by working closely with customers, the service team, sales teams and local branches, demonstrating excellent communication and collaboration skills. - Liaise with external suppliers to obtain technical support and ensure accuracy in all estimates. - Provide timely, effective responses to technical on‑site queries, supporting issue resolution and updating estimates, build reports and processes as required. - Handle administrative tasks and queries related to estimating, amendments and material scheduling with efficiency and attention to detail. - Create estimates and pricing proposals using internal Core pricing programmes Raptor & Planswift (and where necessary revise as required). Qualifications - Previous knowledge in estimating for; Extension, Renovation, Loft Conversion, New Build (Standard) Barn Conversion. - Basic Knowledge of Build Regulations. - Experience of reading / understanding architectural drawing / structural specifications. - Experience of Microsoft Office package (Outlook / Access / Word / Excel predominantly). - Excellent communicator both internally and externally, written and verbal. - Able to work under own initiative. - Organised and able to manage own workload. Benefits - Competitive Base salary - Discretionary bonus - Retirement savings plan - Life assurance - Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave for anyone expecting or adopting a child - A wide range of voluntary benefits including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, car salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare and more. - Access to a wealth of health and wellbeing services including access to online GP appointments and mental health support - WorkPerks – A platform home to hundreds of all your favourite high street and online discounts via the provider Reward Gateway Company Description STARK UK is a leading building materials distributor in Northern Europe, and we are looking for a Project Estimator to join our Estimation team. At STARK UK we believe that our greatest asset is our people. We're not just a team; we’re a vibrant community driven by decency, passion, and pride in everything we do. We are committed to creating a dynamic workplace where everyone can thrive and unleash their full potential. If you’re looking for a place where your ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated, you’ve found your home!