Business Development Manager

Newman Stewart Ltd; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run construction business in Merseyside is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive strategic growth within the social housing sector. The successful candidate will develop a sales strategy, manage a sales pipeline, and engage clients to create long-term value. Ideal applicants will have a strong sales background, preferably in construction or facilities management. This role offers the chance to significantly impact the organization's growth.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales or business development, ideally in construction or facilities management.
• Strong understanding of framework agreements and public sector procurement.
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities within social housing.
• Manage and develop a robust sales pipeline.
• Develop tailored solutions for long-term value.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Sales strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Public sector procurement

Communication

Commercial mindset

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager – DOE | Merseyside

Our client is an award-winning family run construction business based in Merseyside. They support housing associations, outsourced service providers, insurers and domestic customers with emergency and planned repair and maintenance services. Having achieved consistent year-on-year growth and with recent investment secured to support further expansion, the company is now poised to scale its operations across new sectors and geographical regions.

The Role

This newly created position represents a critical hire for the organisation as it enters its next phase of strategic growth. The Business Development Manager will take ownership of defining a clear sales strategy, aimed at strengthening the company's position within the social housing market and accessing new framework opportunities in sectors such as education, local authorities, prisons, and retail.

The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities. This will involve building and managing a robust sales pipeline, proactively engaging new and existing clients, and developing tailored solutions that deliver long-term value for both the business and its customers.

The role requires a dynamic and driven individual with a commercial mindset and a proven track record in sales or business development, ideally with a background within construction, building or facilities management sectors. A strong understanding of framework agreements, public sector procurement, and stakeholder engagement is essential, along with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and influence decision-makers.

Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, the Business Development Manager will play a key role in ensuring smooth transitions from sales to service delivery, maintaining positive client relationships and contributing to the company's reputation for professionalism and quality. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, entrepreneurial sales professional to join a fast-paced, high-growth organisation and make a significant impact on their next phase of development.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Identify and secure new business opportunities within social housing and new framework opportunities across sectors such as education, local authorities, prisons, and retail.
• Manage and develop a robust sales pipeline; proactively engage new and existing clients.
• Develop tailored solutions that deliver long-term value for the business and customers.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth transitions from sales to service delivery.
• Demonstrate a commercial mindset with a proven track record in sales or business development; ideally experience in construction, building or facilities management sectors.
• Understand framework agreements, public sector procurement, and stakeholder engagement; communicate effectively at all levels and influence decision-makers.

To Apply

This is an excellent opportunity in a challenging, fast paced and dynamic business. Interested parties should apply accordingly or contact John Pease in the first instance for a confidential conversation. Contact details can be found via the Newman Stewart website.

About Us

Newman Stewart is a boutique executive search firm, delivering high-performing candidates to high-profile and mission-critical assignments. With a proven track record of success globally, we are the recruitment partner of choice to many blue chip, medium and small organisations, providing Executive Search, Management Selection and Psychometric Assessment Services to its clients.