Business Development Manager

Talk Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Company benefits

Job summary

Talk Recruitment is seeking a Business Development Manager for the West Midlands, with a mix of Birmingham office, remote work and client visits. You will identify new business, foster strategic partnerships and drive revenue alongside operations and marketing teams.

Applicants should have a proven BD track record in construction, a strong network, and excellent English communication. A driving licence and proactive, collaborative approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Business Development Manager or similar within construction.
• Experience with main/ principal contractors.
• Established network in construction and public sector.
• Strong market analysis and strategic planning abilities.
• Proven track record of generating new business through prospecting and negotiations.
• Excellent English, both spoken and written.
• Valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities in West Midlands.
• Develop and implement business development strategies with regional leadership.
• Lead generation via cold calling, networking, events, and digital marketing.
• Maintain Salesforce CRM and prepare performance reports for leadership.
• Manage customer reviews and nurture existing client relationships.
• Develop and maintain industry relationships with consultants and influencers.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align BD efforts with company goals.
• Coordinate with national accounts and ops teams on strategy.

Skills

Market research

Lead generation

Strategic thinking

Client relationships

Networking

English proficiency

Driving licence

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Business Development Manager - Building / Construction – West Midlands + Some Remote Working

LEADING TIER 1 BUILDING MAIN CONTRACTOR

COMPANY:

A reputable regional building main contractor, with a longstanding history and a strong brand in the industry.
Role will be a mix of Birmingham office (near the Airport / NEC), remote work and client visits.

ROLE:

As Business Development Managerin theWest Midlands, you will be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities. Your primary focus will be on fostering strategic partnerships, cultivating client relationships and driving revenue growth. You will collaborate closely with our operations and marketing teams to develop and execute effective business development strategies, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.

DUTIES

• Marketanalysis:carry out market research to identify trends, opportunities. Analyse competitor activities and market dynamics to inform decision making.
• Businessdevelopment strategy:work alongside theRegionalDirector to develop and implement business development strategies,aligned with regional business plans.
• Leadgeneration:proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities through various channels includingcold calling, networking events, industry conferences and digital marketing.
• Reporting and Analysis; you will be expected to maintain Salesforce CRM,preparing comprehensive reports and performance metrics to track progress, measure success and identify areas for improvement, providingregular updates the board and the regional management teams.
• Customerreviews:you will manage and conduct formal customer feedback
• Framework relationships:You will maintain healthy relationships with relevant account managers for the frameworkswitch we are on regionally.
• Customerrelationships:You will join the team with maintaining excellent relationships with valued existing customers, as well asopening the door to new relationships which you will track and manage.
• Industry relationships:You will maintainand manageexistingrelationships with our consultantsand influencers, as well as creating new, meaningful relationships within the industry. Take an interest in marketing opportunities to promote the company brand, helping to assemble the information required to drive campaigns and looking out for opportunities to make the brand more visible.
• Cross functional collaboration:You will work closely with internal stakeholders includingtheoperations, commercial andNationalandStrategic Accounts team to co-ordinate business development efforts.

REQUIREMENTS

• Previous employment as a Business Development Manager, Business Development Executive, Business Development Coordinator, Marketing Manager or similar.
• Previous Main Contractor / Principal contractor employment.
• You will have an established network within the construction industry and public sector client types.
• Demonstrable knowledge andexperience in the construction industry,including anunderstanding of market trends, procurement routes, market competitionand client needs.
• A strategic think who is able to develop actionable plans to drive business growth and expansion.
• Have aproven track record of generating new business through effectiveprospecting, networking and negotiation skills.
• You will be able toidentifytarget customers;develop,implement,and maintainaccount plans.
• Good organisation skills and work ethic
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• A good, clear telephone manner is essential as there will be client interface during the course of the daily works, as well as meeting skills both online and in person.
• A good ‘team player’, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Driving licence.

REMUNERATION

• Competitive Basic
• Car Allowance
• Plus Company Benefits