Business Development Manager

Our client is a well-established, financially resilient, family-owned construction partner with over 150 years of industry experience. Operating across multiple regions in the UK, they deliver projects up to £30 million in value for both public and private sector clients.

Their culture is driven by collaboration, continuous improvement, sustainability, and creating social value. We are working in partnership to grow their West Midlands presence and looking to strengthen their position by recruiting a Business Development Manager.

Our client is a privately owned business with a strong reputation across the Midlands for delivering construction excellence across various sectors, including residential, healthcare, education, and commercial developments. Their people-first approach promotes career growth and employee wellbeing.

• Established Reputation: Trusted in the industry and recognised for delivering quality in every project.
• Diverse Portfolio: Projects range from £1M to £30M, including work on major public frameworks and private sector builds.
• Growth-Oriented: Exciting strategy to expand its footprint, with robust leadership and team-oriented culture.
• Local Focus: Projects are regionally based across the Midlands & North, minimising travel and enabling work-life balance

Operating as the Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities and clients. You will be focused on developing strategic partnerships, managing client relationships, and expanding the business’ portfolio for new tenders.

You will be working as part of a collaborative team to form strategies and cultivate and uniformed, connected approach.

• Maintain and develop industry relationships with consultants and architects
• Implement business development strategies with the team, keeping in-line, the business’ growth plans
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through various channels, networking events, completing market research to identify trends and opportunities
• Keep internal CRM up to date to manage reports and track progress
• industry conferences and marketing
• Advocate and promote the business brand to drive visibility and brand awareness
• Manage and develop relationship with new and existing local authority frameworks

The ideal candidate for the Business Development Manager job will have a proven track record as a Business Development Manager in a construction main contracting environment.

You will also need to be proactive, positive and confident communicating at all levels and able to work as part of a team.

• Strong Communication skills
• Established network within the construction industry
• Experienced in networking and negotiating with industry professionals and clients
• Understanding of market trends, procurement routes, market competition and client requirements
• Ability to confidently present and represent the company brand
• Excellent communicator, written and verbal to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to think strategically and piece together a proactive process to achieve business targets

As the Business Development Manager, you will be joining an established main contractor with excellent growth plans and opportunities for the future.

You will have a forum to build an established career, surrounded by like-minded individuals.

• Competitive salary and package
• Company car or allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Excellent working environment
• Variety of projects and reputable regional business
• Local, established business and team

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