Business Development Executive - Construction

RVT Group; Dartford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Employee assistance programme

Volunteer days (2)

Free Friday lunch

Job summary

RVT Group is seeking an enthusiastic Business Development Executive to join our growing Construction team in Dartford. You will be the first point of contact for prospective clients, creating qualified leads and booking meetings for our Estimating Team.

This office‑based role focuses on opening doors, building relationships, and hitting KPI targets. You’ll regularly research contacts on LinkedIn, perform outbound calling, and contribute to a collaborative, professional environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in outbound calling, business development or sales.
• Confident, articulate speaking voice with quick rapport.
• Strong work ethic and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Make 25–50 outbound calls per day to professionals within the Construction sector.
• Speak with around 18 decision‑makers per day once settled into the role.
• Build strong relationships by asking smart, targeted questions.
• Use LinkedIn and other tools to research and source new contacts.
• Track down upcoming projects and identify where we can support clients on site.
• Secure high‑quality leads and arrange meetings for our Estimating Team.
• Work towards KPIs and contribute to a collaborative, values‑driven team culture.

Skills

Outbound calling

Lead generation

Relationship building

Prospecting

Communication

Researching contacts

KPI driven

Teamwork

Presentations

Resilience

Tools

LinkedIn

CRM software

Job description

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and driven Business Development Executive to join our growing Construction team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building relationships, enjoys outbound calling, and is motivated by uncovering new business opportunities.

You’ll be the first point of contact for many of our prospective clients, creating qualified leads and booking meaningful meetings for our Estimating Team.

Please note the following:

• This is not a closing/sales role; your success comes from opening doors, not closing deals.
• This is a fully office‑based role, not hybrid.
• A great fit for someone who enjoys teamwork, structure, and high-quality customer interactions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Making 25–50 outbound calls per day to professionals such as Site Managers, Project Managers, QS Managers, Estimators, Pre‑Construction teams, Buyers and H&S leads within the Construction sector.
• Speaking with around 18 decision‑makers per day once settled into the role.
• Building strong relationships by asking smart, targeted questions.
• Using LinkedIn and other tools to research and source new contacts.
• Tracking down upcoming projects and identifying where we can support clients on site.
• Securing high‑quality leads and arranging meetings for our Estimating Team.
• Working towards KPIs and contributing positively to a collaborative, values‑driven team culture.
• Previous experience in outbound calling, business development or a sales environment.
• Confident, articulate and clear speaking voice with the ability to create rapport quickly.
• Resilience, persistence and a proactive attitude.
• Smart, professional appearance and strong communication skills.
• Prepared and well‑researched, someone who takes initiative.
• Strong work ethic.

How Success Is Measured

• Number of meaningful conversations concluded daily.
• Growth of contacts and relationships within target companies.
• Quality and volume of meetings booked and enquiries generated.

• Competitive Base Salary.
• Growth by Sharing Bonus Scheme + Individual KPIs for OTE
• 23 Days Annual Leave (increasing with service) + Bank Holidays.
• Remuneration Package Reviewed Annually.
• Pension Scheme - Auto Enrolment.
• Private Healthcare - Availableafter successful completion of probation.
• Employee Assistance Program Line.
• 2 Annual Volunteering days.
• Free Friday Lunch.
• Performance-Orientated Business where you can add real value from day one.