Business Development Manager

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Kingston upon Thames; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial roofing and cladding specialist in Greater London is seeking a Business Development Manager. This role involves driving sales strategy and building key relationships to secure contracts, while also representing the company at networking events. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in business development, preferably in construction, and possess strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Hybrid Working

Quarterly Team Away Days

Free Parking

£200 annual wellbeing allowance + additional wellbeing time

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or sales, ideally within construction.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Familiarity with the London/South East roofing market is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the commercial roofing sales strategy across London and the South.
• Forge trusted relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on performance metrics.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Strategic Thinking

Tools

CRM Systems (HubSpot or similar)

Job description

Bennett & Game are proud to represent a highly experienced commercial roofing and cladding specialist based in Greater London. Established in 1979, our client has built over 45 years of expertise with a close-knit team of around 25 industry professionals delivering projects across London and the South of England.

With annual turnover between £8 million and £10 million, the company consistently secures high-value contracts. Their project portfolio spans re-roofing existing commercial and industrial buildings, heritage-sensitive restorations like the Barnes Methodist Church slate roof with integrated photovoltaic panels, large-scale refurbishments, and sustainable rooftop solutions including green, white, and solar-integrated systems that turn unused rooftop space into revenue-generating assets.

With sustained growth and a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and integrity, our client is now seeking a Business Development Manager to drive sales strategy and secure new contracts across the region. In this role, you will shape the future of the business by identifying opportunities, building relationships with key stakeholders such as contractors and surveyors, and representing the company professionally at networking events and client meetings

Business Development Manager Salary & Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Hybrid Working
• Quarterly Team Away Days
• Free Parking
• £200 annual wellbeing allowance + additional wellbeing time

Business Development Manager Job Overview

• Own and deliver the commercial roofing sales strategy across London and the South
• Act as brand ambassador, forging trusted relationships with clients, consultants, and specifiers
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with developers, contractors, and surveyors
• Attend and represent the company at meetings, networking events, and industry functions
• Monitor and report on performance metrics including pipeline, win rate, and revenue targets

Business Development Manager Job Requirements

• Proven experience in business development or sales, ideally within construction, roofing, or building materials
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with an ability to influence key stakeholders
• Self-driven and strategic, able to take ownership and drive results
• Familiarity with the London/South East roofing market and its specification processes is a plus
• Comfortable using CRM systems (HubSpot or similar) to track activities and opportunities
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel to client and site locations

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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