Business Development Manager

Thorn Baker Construction; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable construction is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead strategies that drive growth and innovation. The role will involve networking and relationship-building within the construction sector, supported by a values-led culture. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, along with the opportunity to contribute to social value and sustainability in construction.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension

Healthcare

Death in service

Flexibility to work from home

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development and key account management.
• Natural flair for networking and relationship-building.
• Confidence with long sales cycles and technical presentations.

Responsibilities

• Identify, nurture, and convert new business opportunities.
• Drive sales planning and coordinate client engagement.
• Deliver presentations and CPD seminars to developers.

Skills

Sales

Business Development

Networking

Relationship-Building

Strategic Thinking

Tools

CRM

Job description

Business Development Manager - Drive the Future of Sustainable Construction!

Location: North West-wide travel & one day a week WFH
Hours: Mon-Thurs 08:30-17:00, Fri 08:30-16:00
Reports to: Head of Pre-Construction

Our Client are on a mission to revolutionise housing across the UK using Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), and we're looking for a dynamic Business Development Manager to lead the charge. This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives on making connections, shaping strategy, and driving meaningful growth - all while contributing to social value, sustainability, and innovation in construction.
The Role:

• Lead with impact: Identify, nurture, and convert new business opportunities - from first hello to long-term partnership.
• Think strategically: Drive sales planning, coordinate client engagement, and represent our client at high-profile events, dinners, and industry awards.
• Tell the MMC story: Deliver compelling presentations and CPD seminars to developers, housing associations, and contractors.
• Collaborate for success: Work hand-in-hand with Pre-Construction, Marketing, and wider teams to ensure seamless tender processes and client journeys.
• Track, analyse, improve: Monitor pipeline, report on ROI from events, and continuously feed insights back into strategy.

About You:

• A proven track record in business development and key account management, ideally in pre-construction or housing.
• Natural flair for networking, influencing, and relationship-building - you know how to make conversations count.
• Confidence with long sales cycles, technical presentations, and navigating complex client ecosystems.
• Passion for sustainability, community impact, and forward-thinking construction methods.
• Comfortable using CRM tools like Capsule and presenting with clarity and confidence.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Salary
• Car allowance
• Pension, Healthcare, Death in service, plus much more!
• A platform to make real change - socially, environmentally, and economically.
• A values-led culture where people, sustainability, and the community come first.
• Opportunities to represent our client at industry events, awards, and exclusive networking opportunities.
• Flexibility to work from home one day a week and a benefits package aligned with your experience and impact.

If you're a strategic thinker, natural connector, and passionate about changing the way we build, we want to hear from you.

For further information relating to this role, please contact Rhian Newman on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

Key Skills: Sales, Tenders, Bids, Business Development, MMC, Offsite, Light Gauge steel, Timber Frame, Modular

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