Business Development Manager

Impact Recruitment Services; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Business Development Manager in the UK to grow a portfolio while nurturing existing accounts in the construction sector. This role emphasizes relationship building and aims for motivated individuals who thrive in a hybrid work environment. Competitive salary of £40,000 with uncapped commission is offered, along with realistic OTE of £50,000 to £60,000 in the first year.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in selling into construction or built environment.
• Strong background in business development and account management.
• Confident communicator and negotiator.

Responsibilities

• Grow and manage an existing quote bank and client portfolio.
• Identify opportunities to expand within your region.
• Work closely with project and design teams for accurate briefs.

Skills

Sales into construction or built environment

Business development

Account management

Effective communication

Negotiation skills

Self-motivated

Job description

Business Development Manager
Northampton / Milton Keynes
Hybrid
Salary: 40,000 (negotiable depending on experience)
Uncapped commission/bonus
Realistic OTE Year 1: 50-60,000

Ready to join a business where deals don't start cold and success isn't a slog?

This isn't about hammering the phones or chasing ghosts. You'll step into a thriving company with a stellar reputation, a healthy pipeline, and a quote bank that's already warm. If you're commercially sharp, brilliant at building relationships, and can close without sounding like a script, this is your next move.

Our client is a heavyweight in the built environment sector, growing fast and looking for someone who can nurture existing accounts while spotting new opportunities. You'll be the face of the brand, backed by an experienced team who know their craft inside out.

What you'll be doing:

• Grow and manage an existing quote bank and client portfolio, maintaining & forging strong stakeholder relationships.
• Take ownership of your own client base, identifying opportunities to expand within your region.
• Work closely with project and design teams to create accurate briefs and secure quotes.
• Support marketing strategy through social media activity, canvassing, and email campaigns.

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience selling into construction or built environment, ideally with a technical or design-led product/service.
• Strong business development & account management background
• Confident communicator and negotiator
• Consultative, considered approach to sales with the ability to grow a client base.
• Self-motivated, driven and target focused, ready to face new challenges.
• Commercially aware and quick to learn a new sector.
• Full UK driving licence within access to own vehicle - head office is located between Northampton and Milton Keynes.

Impact Recruitment is an employment agency working on behalf of our client. All responses will be managed in accordance with GDPR. Please note, due to the high volumes of applications received only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 72 hours of application. Thank you