Business Development Manager

Working Solutions Recruitment; Brixworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

10% commission on new business

Mileage & expenses covered

Flexible 3 days per week

Job summary

WSR is recruiting a Part Time Business Development Manager for our client in Brixworth, Northamptonshire. The role offers 3 flexible days per week with a pro rata salary of £50,000 plus 10% commission on new business and mileage coverage.

You will drive growth in education, commercial refurbishment and retail fit-out sectors, building strategic relationships with architects, project managers and consultants while maintaining a robust CRM and pipeline.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience within construction, refurbishment, property or related industry.
• Track record of generating leads and converting opportunities into projects.
• Excellent commercial awareness and client-facing skills.
• Confident communication and presentations on complex topics.
• Able to work independently and proactively.
• Valid UK driving license.
• Highly organised with strong time management.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a business development strategy to support growth.
• Identify and secure opportunities across education, commercial refurbishment, and retail fit-out.
• Build relationships with architects, surveyors, project managers and consultants.
• Research upcoming projects and tender opportunities.
• Monitor tender portals and framework agreements.
• Attend networking events and client meetings.
• Support bid submissions with statements, presentations and materials.
• Collaborate with estimating and operations for smooth handover from enquiry to delivery.
• Maintain CRM and sales pipeline; produce regular forecast reports.
• Act as a professional ambassador and build long-term client relationships.

Skills

Sales experience in construction/refub

Lead generation & conversion

Commercial awareness

Communication & presentation

Independent & proactive work

Full UK driving licence

Organised with time management

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Tools

CRM software

Job description

WSR is recruiting for a Part Time Business Development Manager for our reputable client in Brixworth, Northamptonshire.

Business Development Manager (Part-Time)

Location: Brixworth, Northamptonshire (National travel required)
Salary: £50,(Apply online only) pro rata + 10% commission on business won
Hours: 3 days per week (flexible)

Help Shape the Growth of a Thriving Construction Business

We're looking for an experienced and commercially minded Business Development Manager to play a key role in driving business growth across the construction, refurbishment and fit-out sector. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, opening doors and identifying new opportunities. Working closely with the Managing Director, you'll help grow an established presence across specialist markets including education, care, commercial refurbishment and retail fit-out.

If you have a strong network within construction or property and enjoy turning conversations into long-term business partnerships, we'd love to hear from you.

Business Development Manager Role Responsibilities:

• Developing and delivering a business development strategy to support continued growth.
• Identifying and securing new opportunities across:
  • Education
  • Commercial refurbishment and fit-out
  • Retail conversion and fit-out projects
• Building relationships with key stakeholders, architects, surveyors, project managers and consultants.
• Researching upcoming projects and identifying potential opportunities.
• Monitoring tender portals and framework agreements.
• Attending networking events, exhibitions and client meetings.
• Supporting bid submissions with capability statements, presentations and other sales material.
• Working closely with estimating and operational teams to ensure a seamless handover from enquiry through to project delivery.
• Managing and maintaining an accurate CRM system and sales pipeline.
• Producing regular reports on pipeline activity, opportunities and forecasts.
• Acting as a professional ambassador for the business and building long-term client relationships.

Business Development Manager Skills, Experience and Attributes:

• Essential:
  • Proven business development or sales experience within construction, refurbishment, property or a closely related industry.
  • A successful track record of generating leads and converting opportunities into projects.
  • Excellent commercial awareness.
  • Confident communication and presentation skills.
  • The ability to work independently and proactively.
  • A full UK driving licence.
  • Professional, approachable and credible.
  • Highly organised with excellent time management skills.
  • Results-focused and commercially driven.
  • A confident negotiator who enjoys building lasting relationships.
  • Positive, adaptable and collaborative.
• Desirable:
  • Experience working with education, healthcare, care providers or local authorities.
  • Knowledge of construction frameworks and tender portals.
  • An understanding of construction project delivery.

Business Development Manager Benefits:

• £50,(Apply online only) pro rata salary
• Uncapped commission at 10% of all new business secured.
• Flexible part-time hours (3 days per week).
• Mileage and business expenses covered.
• A genuine opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing business.
• A supportive, collaborative working environment.
• Future career development as the business continues to expand.