Business Development Manager

Novara People Ltd; Cleckheaton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sales incentive

Job summary

Novara People Ltd invites applications for a Senior Business Development Manager to join a specialist, project-led business in the UK. You will drive new opportunities, manage key client relationships and help deliver projects from enquiry through handover.

This senior role requires strong relationship-building, commercial awareness and experience in technical manufacturing, engineering or production contexts. Flexibility for meetings, site visits and travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, sales, account management or client relationship management.
• Experience within a technical, engineering, manufacturing, construction, production or project-led environment would be highly advantageous.
• A full clean UK driving licence and valid passport are essential.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally when required.
• Strong commercial awareness including quotations, pricing, proposals and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and convert new business opportunities.
• Build, manage and strengthen relationships with new and existing clients.
• Attend client meetings, pitches, site visits and industry events.
• Understand client requirements and ensure their vision is considered throughout bidding and delivery.
• Lead or support the preparation of project proposals, quotations, cost estimates and presentations.
• Work with internal technical, design and operational teams to develop viable solutions.
• Support project contract reviews, pricing, scope and delivery feasibility.
• Maintain clear communication between clients, project teams, suppliers and partners.
• Monitor progress of live opportunities and provide updates on pipeline and feedback.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Account management

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Travel willingness

Job description

Job Details

Location: Cleckheaton

Salary: £40,000-£48,000 per annum, plus sales incentive

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday. The usual working framework is 8:00am-4:30pm; however, this is a senior client-facing role requiring flexibility for meetings, pitches, site visits, travel and events.

Type: Permanent

Company

Novara People is recruiting for an ambitious and commercially focused Senior Business Development Manager to join a specialist, project-led business.

Role Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong relationship-building skills, commercial awareness and experience within a technical, manufacturing, engineering, production or project-delivery environment. You will be responsible for developing new business opportunities, managing key client relationships and supporting the successful conversion and delivery of projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and convert new business opportunities.
• Build, manage and strengthen relationships with new and existing clients.
• Attend client meetings, networking events, pitches, site visits and industry events.
• Understand client requirements and ensure their vision is considered throughout the bidding and project-delivery process.
• Lead or support the preparation of project proposals, quotations, cost estimates and presentations.
• Work with internal technical, design and operational teams to develop creative, practical and commercially viable solutions.
• Support project contract reviews, assessing scope, resource requirements, programme and delivery feasibility.
• Establish pricing, payment schedules and commercial terms in line with business requirements.
• Maintain clear communication between clients, project teams, suppliers and external partners.
• Monitor the progress of live opportunities and provide regular updates on pipeline activity, sales performance and client feedback.
• Support the management of commercial, contractual and legal requirements during the sales and handover process.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, client experience, service offering and business performance.
• Contribute to the development of business procedures and policies, including those linked to project delivery, health and safety and quality standards.
• Work closely with external consultants and internal stakeholders to support the continued development of the business.
• Provide feedback on future resource requirements, including staffing, equipment and operational capability.

What's On Offer

• Salary of £40,000-£48,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Sales incentive scheme.
• A senior, client-facing role with scope to influence business growth.
• Flexibility around working hours where diary commitments and responsibilities allow.
• The opportunity to work closely with a collaborative technical and project-delivery team.

Skills and Requirements

• Proven experience in business development, sales, account management or client relationship management.
• Experience within a technical, engineering, manufacturing, construction, production or project-led environment would be highly advantageous.
• A confident and professional approach to client meetings, pitching, networking and relationship building.
• Strong commercial awareness, including experience with quotations, pricing, proposals and negotiation.
• The ability to understand project scope, timelines, resourcing and delivery requirements.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple opportunities and priorities.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with a genuine drive to achieve results.
• A full clean UK driving licence and valid passport are essential.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally when required