Business Development Manager

Bennett & Game Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Vehicle allowance

Flexible working environment

Job summary

A competitive recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Manager in the Southeast / London region, offering an annual salary of £50-70k plus benefits. The successful candidate will manage client relationships, develop new business opportunities, and secure projects in construction and civil engineering sectors. This role promises a supportive environment with career growth opportunities and autonomy in approach. Ideal for passionate individuals experienced in plant hire.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Business Development or Senior Sales role within plant hire is essential.
• Strong ability to build and manage client relationships.
• Comfortable working independently with a proactive and results-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and grow an existing customer base across construction and civil engineering sectors.
• Develop new business opportunities within the Southeast, London, and nationally.
• Build and maintain strong long-term relationships with contractors, buyers, and project teams.

Skills

Client relationship management

Business development

Sales experience

Job description

Business Development Manager – Plant Hire

Location: South-East / London (with national project involvement)

Salary: £50-70k base salary + benefits

Position: Business Development Manager – Plant Hire

Job Overview

Bennett and Game exclusively partnering with a well‑established and growing plant hire business operating across the Southeast, London, and major UK infrastructure projects. Due to continued growth and fleet investment, they are looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager to support both regional (Sussex) and national expansion.

This role will suit a commercially driven individual who works well both independently and as part of a team, delivers results, maintains and grows customer relationships, and manages their own customer base. The business will fully support the successful candidate with ongoing fleet investment and strong operational backup.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and grow an existing customer base across construction and civil engineering sectors
• Develop new business opportunities within the Southeast, London, and nationally
• Build and maintain strong long‑term relationships with contractors, buyers, and project teams
• Secure opportunities on major infrastructure and civil engineering projects (e.g. large civils, frameworks, national projects)
• Attend client meetings, site visits, and industry networking events
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure successful delivery and customer satisfaction
• Achieve agreed sales and growth targets

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Business Development or Senior Sales role within plant hire is essential
• Strong ability to build and manage client relationships
• Comfortable working independently with a proactive and results‑focused approach
• Ideally well connected within the Sussex, South‑East / London market, or experienced in securing work on major national projects

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary DOE: £50-70k with performance‑related bonus & vehicle / allowance
• Full support from the business, including fleet investment and operational backing
• Long‑term career opportunity within a stable, growing, family‑run business
• Flexible and autonomous senior role with real influence on company growth

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Sales, Business Development, and Purchasing

Industries

• Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing, Construction, and Civil Engineering