Business Development Assistant

MC Plan & Site Services Ltd; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday incl Bank Holidays

Dog-friendly office

Free onsite parking

Team building events

Incentive schemes

Kitchen stocked with goodies

Job summary

MC Plan & Site Services Ltd in Poole is seeking a proactive Business Development Assistant to join our building control-focused team. You will help grow our technical reach, organise CPD events, distribute marketing collateral, and coordinate client touchpoints to expand our national presence.

The role requires a practical background in sales, strong communication and presentation skills, and the ability to build relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in business development or sales.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with a results-oriented mindset and strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the Construction sector.
• Develop and implement plans to achieve sales targets and increase market share.
• Attend industry events, CPD functions, and networking to promote services.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Poole office · Full time · Supporting our Building Control Inspectors

JOB SUMMARY

MC Plan & Site Services are a leading Registered Building Control Approver, dedicated to ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency in all types of construction projects. We pride ourselves on our personal approach and commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients. As the first organisation to register with the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) as a RBCA in the UK when regulations changed in 2024, at MC Plan & Site Services we’ve evidenced our forward-thinking, innovative, and industry leading principles since our inception in 2013. With Building Control Inspectors positioned across the UK, our new Business Development Assistant will be situated at our Poole based office, and form part of an experienced operation team, tasked with the growth and management of our technical reach and business opportunities both locally and nationwide. We are seeking a dynamic and results driven Business Development Assistant to join our team.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales and a proven track record of driving business growth. The successful candidate will be responsible for organising CPD events for clients, monthly in our Head Office, supporting Business Development Activities such as distributing marketing collateral, managing Site Boards and Development hoarding, coordinating touch points with existing clients, identifying new business opportunities, and promoting our services to expand our market presence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with our Business Development Manager to increase quote conversion rates
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the Construction sector.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve sales targets and increase market share.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and industry partners.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, competitive landscape, and potential clients.
• Prepare and deliver persuasive presentations and proposals to potential clients.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment on project delivery and client expectations.
• Attend industry events, trade shows, CPD and networking functions to promote our services and establish connections.
• Monitor and analyse sales performance metrics to inform business strategies.
• Provide regular reports and updates to Senior Management on business development activities and outcomes.
• Attendance at relevant industry events and networking events.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 2 years experience in business development, preferably in the Property, Real Estate or Construction industry.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Self motivated with a results oriented mindset and strong organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• A basic understanding of building regulations, compliance, and industry standards will be beneficial.

With opportunities for professional development and career advancement, you will be joining a supportive and collaborative working environment. Training and personal development are paramount for MC Plan; as well as frequent in house sessions on industry changes, external training will be encouraged and subsidised by the organisation for individuals who demonstrate the characteristics that we are looking for.

Working hours are 8.30 – 17.00 Monday to Thursday and 8.30 – 16.30 on Fridays with a 30 minute break each day. Due to the nature of this role, these hours may be subject to change to accommodate for events and meetings.

The successful candidate will be compensated with 33 days Holiday inc Bank Holidays.

A dog friendly office, free onsite parking, regular team building and company incentive schemes and a kitchen regularly stocked with goodies, MC Plan are an organisation who are proud to have a supportive, encouraging workforce.

MC Plan & Site Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees