Business Development Manager

Adept Resourcing; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in London is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive sales across Central London and the Southeast. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in the doors or construction sectors, manage client relationships, and develop new opportunities. This role offers a salary of £40k to £50k with a potential OTE bonus and a car allowance, alongside hybrid working.

Benefits

Car allowance

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success in sales within related sectors.
• Experience managing tenders and proposals.
• Strong desire to learn about product offerings.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of key contacts.
• Drive new business by converting leads into sales.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.

Skills

Sales success in doors/construction sectors

Tender management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Networking

Job description

Business Development Manager | Hybrid

Are you an ambitious and self‑motivated sales professional looking for your next challenge? A well‑established manufacturer of high‑quality timber fire and security door‑sets is seeking a talented Business Development Manager to drive sales and growth across Central London and the Southeast.

The Role

• Manage and develop a portfolio of key contacts within housing associations, local authorities, and their contractor networks.
• Drive new business by converting leads into sales using a structured, proactive approach.
• Present and promote the company's products and services to potential clients.
• Build and maintain strong, long‑term customer relationships to maximise business opportunities.
• Identify, assess, and validate sales opportunities to ensure alignment with the company's offerings.
• Represent the company on relevant procurement frameworks and portals.
• Collaborate with internal teams to prepare proposals, tenders, and quotations.
• Provide on‑site support and technical expertise to customers as required.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activity and opportunities.

Ideal Candidates

• Have a proven track record of success in sales within the doors, housing, local authority or construction sectors.
• Is comfortable managing tenders, proposals and framework agreements.
• Has experience working with technical construction products.
• Possesses excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Is a natural networker with the tenacity to engage key decision‑makers.
• Builds strong, trusted relationships with clients and becomes their go‑to advisor.
• Has a strong desire to learn about the company's products and solutions.
• Is willing to travel extensively across the target geography.
• Consistently meets or exceeds sales targets in a business development role.

Benefits

• £40k to £50k salary (plus potential OTE bonus of up to 25% of base salary)
• Car allowance
• Hybrid working

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