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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Work Preference
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STEVE HINCHLIFFE

Stevenage

Summary

Dynamic sales and business development leader with over 25 years of proven success in the construction, civil engineering, drainage, plumbing, and building distribution sectors. Expertise in consistently exceeding sales targets while cultivating strong networks with distributors and contractors, securing specification wins with major industry players. Proficient in managing key accounts and driving growth in both regional and national sales, supported by a strong track record of introducing innovative building solutions that meet evolving market demands. Results-oriented professional dedicated to fostering lasting relationships and delivering exceptional business outcomes that drive organizational success.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Manager

Metro Rod Ltd
06.2025 - 07.2025
  • Leading business development across 5 London & Home Counties franchises.
  • Expanding presence in commercial, residential, and industrial drainage projects.
  • Partnering with technical teams to deliver cost-effective, compliant drainage solutions.
  • Building long-term customer partnerships from initial consultation through to completion.

Area Sales Manager

REHAU UK Ltd
09.2020 - 06.2025
  • Promoted civils and drainage solutions to specifiers, contractors, and distributors.
  • Managed key accounts across London & Home Counties, growing regional sales pipeline.
  • Provided technical support and CPD presentations to consultants and contractors.

Area Sales Manager

Buttle’s Builders Merchants
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Short-term role developing sales across timber, drainage, and building products.

Sales Representative

Howdens Joinery
01.2019 - 11.2019
  • Grew trade accounts with builders, joiners, and contractors, selling kitchens and joinery products.

Business Development Manager

SB Skills Solutions Ltd
05.2016 - 12.2018
  • Developed national client base for construction and logistics training services.
  • Cold-called contractors, housebuilders, and SMEs to drive new business.

Regional Key Account Manager

Drain Center
04.2009 - 04.2016
  • Managed 60+ accounts across 5 branches, specialising in plastics, drainage, cast iron, and ventilation.
  • Drove growth through specification sales, joint calls with manufacturers, and Barbour ABI project targeting.
  • Negotiated rebates and long-term framework agreements.

Business Development Manager (Civils Specialist)

Polypipe Civils Ltd
08.2005 - 03.2009
  • Delivered £3.32m turnover against £2.68m target (124%) in 2007.
  • Built strong supply chain with distributors including St Gobain, Wolseley, Burdens, JDP.
  • Secured major project wins with Kier, Balfour Beatty, Laing O’Rourke, Morrison.
  • Introduced new products through specification changes with architects & engineers.

Earlier Roles

01.2000 - 01.2005
  • Area Manager – Polytank Ltd (2004–2005): Expanded stockist base in South East & South West.
  • Area Sales Manager – Marley Plumbing & Drainage (2000–2004): Secured new stockists, maximised sales with housebuilders and contractors.

Education

O’ Levels - Maths, Technical Drawing, Art

CSE - English, Maths, Chemistry, Technical Drawing, Art

Skills

  • Sales Leadership & Business Development
  • Key Account & Distributor Management
  • Specification sales and training
  • Contract Negotiation & Revenue Growth

Accomplishments

  • Marley Plumbing & Drainage – Achieved consistent #1 salesperson status, securing new merchant stockists and trip incentives.
  • Rehau UK – Strengthened presence in London & Home Counties.
  • Drain Center – Managed 60+ key accounts across 5 branches, driving growth in plastics, drainage, and ventilation systems through targeted business development.
  • Polypipe Civils – Exceeded sales budgets by 24% (2006) and 15% (2007); secured bespoke product orders worth £28k; won top salesperson awards and international incentive trips.

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid

Timeline

Business Development Manager

Metro Rod Ltd
06.2025 - 07.2025

Area Sales Manager

REHAU UK Ltd
09.2020 - 06.2025

Area Sales Manager

Buttle’s Builders Merchants
01.2020 - 03.2020

Sales Representative

Howdens Joinery
01.2019 - 11.2019

Business Development Manager

SB Skills Solutions Ltd
05.2016 - 12.2018

Regional Key Account Manager

Drain Center
04.2009 - 04.2016

Business Development Manager (Civils Specialist)

Polypipe Civils Ltd
08.2005 - 03.2009

Earlier Roles

01.2000 - 01.2005

CSE - English, Maths, Chemistry, Technical Drawing, Art

O’ Levels - Maths, Technical Drawing, Art

Hobbies and Interests

Golf (Member, Mill Green Golf Club), Football, F1 & MotoGP
STEVE HINCHLIFFE