Business Development Manager

Mears Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent service provider in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead growth in domestic retrofit and planned works. The role involves securing new revenue contracts, enhancing market positioning, and building relationships across teams. The ideal candidate should possess extensive business development experience and a proven track record in the public sector. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and opportunities for remote work with expected nationwide travel.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Car Allowance or Company Car

Flexibility in work arrangements

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Retrofit & Planned works in business development.
• Proven track record of winning mid-sized complex contracts in public sector.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth across Mears Group services focusing on domestic retrofit.
• Develop and implement new business strategies for the region.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to deliver tailored client solutions.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Experience

B2B Sales

Marketing

Cold Calling

Account Management

Territory Management

Salesforce

Affiliate Marketing

CRM Software

Negotiation

Lead Generation

Education

Degree level or equivalent qualification

Job description

Competitive pay

Business Development Manager (Retrofit & Planned)

Location : London / Remote - with expected nationwide travel

Competitive salary 4800 Car Allowance or Company Car

Contract : Full-Time Permanent 40hrs a week Monday Friday 08 : 30-17 : 00

Are you ready to do something exciting and impactful

Mears is seeking a visionary and hands‑on Business Development Manager to drive growth across all Mears Group services with a specialism in domestic retrofit and planned works.

This brand‑new high‑impact role will have a direct impact on our future aspirations. You’ll work alongside colleagues in the Business Development team and across the wider business and be the driving force behind our growth ambitions.

This is a fantastic opportunity to bring energy, ambition and commitment to a role.

About the Role

Increase revenue and profitability of the division through the targeted acquisition of strategically aligned and sustainable new revenue contracts together with the retention of existing accounts where relevant.

Secure multi‑million‑pound opportunities aligned to the business and sector strategy.

Develop and drive the new business strategies across the region / sector. Particularly as devolution through regional governments spending bodies and combined authorities create new market segments.

Focal point for growth building extensive relationships and working closely with stakeholders across the business to deliver tailored client solutions across Mears services.

Specialist business development lead for domestic property planned and retrofit services supporting other business development colleagues as required.

Enhance and position the Mears offer to the market embracing new technologies and service offerings.

Develop and own the regional / sector strategy on domestic property planned and retrofit alongside the Head of Net Zero ensuring it anticipates changes in the market and all stakeholders are fully engaged. Support and ensure alignment with the broader business strategies.

Flexibility to support the needs of the team and business as it evolves including evolution of our service offerings to customers with specialism in domestic property planned and retrofit services.

Key Criteria

• Extensive knowledge of Retrofit & Planned works in business development
• Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification or experience
• Proven track record of winning mid‑sized (c1m - 10m pa) complex Social Housing Hard Facilities Management services or related contracts within the public sector.
• Developed and deployed sales strategies together with thorough end‑to‑end pipeline management.
• Stakeholder management experience including inspiring and motivating members in other teams.
• Energetic self‑confident self‑disciplined self‑starter able to work and lead under pressure.
• Results orientated who relishes challenges and enthuses others
• Excellent influencing presentation verbal written and interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships quickly.
• Articulate and innovate with a challenging mindset and strong collaborative style.

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK. Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle you must be aged over 21, have held your licence for over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact :

Vickie Rudge ()

If you need any help with your application process we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

At Mears Group we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are a Disability Confident employer valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.

Required Experience

Manager

Key Skills

• Business Development
• Sales Experience
• B2B Sales
• Marketing
• Cold Calling
• Account Management
• Territory Management
• Salesforce
• Affiliate Marketing
• CRM Software
• negotiation
• Lead Generation

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1