Business Development Manager

Diamond Search Recruitment Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Manager to grow their business by establishing strong client relationships and identifying new opportunities. The ideal candidate has proven experience in business development, particularly in the construction industry, and possesses strong communication skills. This role offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment based in Coventry with a company known for its commitment to quality and employee satisfaction.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Positive company culture

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Business Development Manager in the construction industry preferred.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Critical thinker and problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities, including new markets and clients.
• Develop relationships with existing clients.
• Create and present business development plans.

Skills

Business development

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Time management

Sales ability

Job description

Overview

Diamond Search Recruitment are delighted to be representing our client, a company operating within the construction space, delivering quality projects nationwide. Our client have an excellent reputation in business, working to the highest quality standards and with a team of highly experienced experts; this company have a proven track record within their market. When it comes to their team, our client have a passion for their people, offering competitive salaries, excellent benefits and a positive company culture. This is a great place to work!

Location: Midlands Based

Role

Reports to: Head of Business Development

Job Purpose – The Business Development Manager is responsible for focusing on growing the business and extending the reach of products/services to increase revenue through all external communications with clients/potential clients. Duties include identifying new clients, pitching the company and controlling the image of external contact to clients/potential clients. To build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients whilst communicating (written, verbal or via presentation), socialising and entertaining.

Responsibilities

• Identifying new business opportunities, including new markets, new clients, new partnerships or new products and services.
• To diversify a proportion of the company business into different construction sectors.
• To take an active role in organising BD for the Midlands office.
• Creating strategies to successfully reach new business opportunities.
• Organising and streamlining of external contact to clients regarding opportunities and tenders.
• Maintaining and developing relationships with current clients.
• Attending conferences and events to build relationships with industry partners and staying up to date with new trends.
• Entering clients at social events, communicating and representing as the company.
• Creating sales forecasts and actively working towards reaching them.
• Possessing a strong understanding of the company's products, the competition in the industry and positioning.
• Creating a business development plan and presenting to the Managing Director.
• Collaborating with all internal departments to ensure the company image is presented correctly.
• Contacting potential clients to establish relationships and arrange meetings.
• Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives.
• Increasing the value of current customers while attracting new ones.
• Developing quotations, presentations and proposals for clients.
• Attending presentations to convey the image and reputation of the company.
• Attending weekly pre-construction meetings.
• Managing the Bid Manager process.
• Managing the pre-qualification process.
• Determining key business development KPIs.
• Maintaining control procedures in accordance with the company's Integrated Management Systems ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
• Uphold the company's corporate image.

Person Specification

• Strong and proven experience working as a Business Development Manager, or within a similar role; construction industry experience preferable.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Critical thinker and problem solver.
• Excellent sales ability, developing successful business relationships.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
• Approachable, with a professional manner.
• Ability to work independently, flexibly, and as part of a team.
• Excellent people skills.
• Good time management and organisation skills.

If you have the skills and experience to make this role a huge success, then we want to hear from you! Apply today!

Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an employment agency regarding this vacancy