Business Development Manager

Hadley Marriot Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company with a strong market presence is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive customer acquisition in the UK construction sector. In this role, you will leverage commercial acumen and technical insights to build long-term client relationships, generate leads, and increase market share for innovative products. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growth-oriented business with a cash-positive outlook and a commitment to engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven new business hunter with strong commercial instincts.
• Experience interpreting and managing contracts preferred.
• Familiarity with construction or industrial access equipment industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a new business strategy in the UK construction sector.
• Generate leads through proactive outbound activity and relationship-building.
• Manage the sales process from initial contact to contract negotiation.

Skills

Commercial instincts

Customer relationship management

Technical product knowledge

Digital tools proficiency

Job description

Business Development Manager - Transport Platforms and Materials Hoists

Hadley Marriot are working with a global manufacturer of Transport Platforms, Machines and Hoists, trusted by Tier 1 construction firms for delivering exceptional products and service across decades. With over 150 employees in the UK and a business that’s both cash-positive and strategically expanding, the company offer a place where people really thrive.

Employee engagement is high and their attrition rate is in the top percentile for the indutry.

The division is in a very cash positive position and targeted to quadruple its revenue in the next 4 years through both acquisition and organic growth.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a driven Business Development Manager to help spearhead new customer acquisition and build out our client base across the construction sector.

This isn’t just about sales – it’s about combining commercial know-how with the ability to speak confidently about technically robust, market-leading products, including mast climbers, material hoists, and goods lifts.

You'll play a key role in driving awareness, creating opportunities, and securing new business with major contractors and project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a new business strategy focused on the UK construction sector
• Generate leads through proactive outbound activity, LinkedIn campaigns, event networking, and relationship-building
• Use technical insight to understand customer needs and tailor solutions accordingly
• Manage the sales process from initial contact through to contract negotiation and close
• Build long-term relationships with key decision-makers and site leaders
• Collaborate closely with product development, service and project delivery teams
• Regular reporting to divisional leadership on pipeline and progress

What We’re Looking For

• A proven new business hunter with strong commercial instincts
• Comfortable managing and interpreting contracts (or has had some experience putting them together)
• Confident, adaptable and capable of translating technical product features into commercial benefits
• Ideally comes from, or is familiar with, the construction or industrial access equipment industry
• Based in the North of the M25 or M40, and happy with 2–3 days per week in the field
• Comfortable using both modern digital tools (e.g. LinkedIn) and traditional sales methods

Why is this business right for you?

• Strong Financial Footing: Cash-positive with a major growth trajectory
• Market Leadership: Our core products hold the largest UK market share
• Customer Loyalty: Some client relationships span over 20 years
• Engineering Excellence: No subcontracted services – everything is handled in-house
• Innovation at the Core: Products are constantly evolving to suit customer needs without disrupting production

Ready to make an impact in a business that’s built for growth?

Get in touch to learn more or apply today.