Business Development Manager

Cameo Consultancy; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable family-owned business in construction is seeking a Business Development Manager to manage the full sales cycle and develop client relationships. This role offers a competitive salary between £50,000 and £60,000 along with benefits like a company car and pension. The position is based onsite in Banbury and emphasizes a supportive environment with clear career progression.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Company car

Company pension

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Business development, account management, and contract negotiation experience required.
• Strong commercial awareness and market analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building capabilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to closing.
• Develop strategies to expand market share and pursue opportunities.
• Build strong client relationships through engagement and site visits.

Skills

Business development

Account management

Contract negotiation

Strategic planning

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Market analysis

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

IT proficiency (MS Office, CRM)

Tools

CRM systems

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a thriving, family-owned business who work within the construction sector, based onsite in Banbury. The role is full time and permanent offering a salary of between 50,00 and 60,000. Working closely with the Commercial Director and Managing Director, you will play a pivotal role in developing client relationships, identifying new business, and ensuring our services are positioned as the partner of choice within the construction sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to negotiation and closing.
• Develop and implement strategies to expand market share.
• Identify, pursue, and secure opportunities with main contractors, sub-contractors, and developers.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular engagement, site visits, presentations, tenders, and meetings.
• Work with the surveying team to fully understand project requirements, ensuring proposals are accurate and compelling.
• Collaborate with operations and project teams to support the seamless delivery of scaffolding solutions.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and industry regulations to inform strategy and positioning.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and networking forums.
• Review and negotiate contracts, attending pre-start meetings where required.
• Support the finance team in the collection of payments, assisting in resolving any disputes.
• Provide input into commercial budgets and forecasting.
• Manage the CRM system to ensure data accuracy and effective pipeline reporting.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of national accounts.

Experience and Skills Required

• Business development, account management, and contract negotiation.
• Tender preparation and bid writing.
• Strong commercial awareness and market analysis.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic planning and proactive problem solving.
• Motivated and dedicated, with a strong alignment to organisational goals.
• Positive, proactive, and willing to "get stuck in".
• Detail-oriented and thorough in approach.
• Resilient, hardworking, and results-focused.
• Trustworthy and committed to acting with integrity.
• Professional, diplomatic, and discreet in all interactions.
• Accountable, taking ownership.
• Excellent communicator, able to influence and inspire others through expertise and data-driven insight.
• Confident relationship builder at all levels of a customer's organisation.
• Deep understanding of the sales process.
• Strong multitasking and organisational abilities.
• Strategic thinker with foresight and commercial acumen.
• IT proficient: MS Office (Word, Excel) and CRM systems.

What's in it for You?

Working for a family-run business built on trust, professionalism, and long-standing relationships. Joining means becoming part of a team where your contribution is valued, your ideas are heard, and your career can grow. They offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to represent a respected and NASC-accredited business.
• Direct exposure to major projects and national accounts.
• Clear career progression with scope to make a lasting impact.
• A culture that balances professionalism with genuine care for our people and clients.
• Salary 50,000 - 60,000
• 33 days hols including bank hols
• Company car
• Company pension

Employ Direct is a subsidiary of Cameo Consultancy. All suitable applications will be forwarded to our client, and they will be in touch with you directly.