Business Development Manager

JR United Kingdom; Newport; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking a National Account Manager to manage and grow key client relationships across the South of England, specifically in the civil engineering and construction sectors. This remote role is ideal for candidates with a background in sales or account management who are ready to step into a national-level position. Strong communication skills and knowledge of the construction industry are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in account management, business development, or recruitment sales.
• Strong commercial awareness and confidence dealing with procurement professionals.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship building skills.
• Positive, can-do attitude with a strong sense of motivation and ownership.
• Familiarity with civil engineering or construction industries.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of key national accounts.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients.
• Work closely with internal teams to meet client expectations.
• Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities.
• Build relationships with professional buyers.
• Develop account strategies for client retention.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity.

Skills

Account management

Business development

Sales

Communication

Negotiation

Job description

National Account Manager - South of England - Remote

Permanent Position

CJS Recruitment are looking for an ambitious and results-driven National Accounts Manager to manage and grow key client relationships across the South of England within the civil engineering and construction sectors. This is a remote-based, permanent role, ideal for someone who thrives on building lasting partnerships and delivering tailored commercial solutions.

This position suits someone with a strong background in sales or account management, potentially stepping up from a Business Manager, Recruitment Consultant, or Sales Executive role, who is confident in working with professional buyers and understands the demands of the construction industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and grow a portfolio of key national accounts within the civil engineering/construction space
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring a high standard of service and communication
• Work closely with internal teams and local branches to deliver on client expectations and project needs
• Identify opportunities for upselling and cross selling services to maximise account value
• Build relationships with professional buyers and procurement specialists
• Develop account strategies to ensure client retention and long-term growth
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to stay ahead in a competitive landscape

Candidate Profile:

• Proven track record in account management, business development, or recruitment sales
• Strong commercial awareness and confidence in dealing with procurement professionals and senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship building skills
• A positive, can-do attitude with a strong sense of motivation and ownership
• Familiarity with the civil engineering or construction industries
• Based in the South of England with flexibility to travel to client sites and branches as required
• Ideal for someone progressing from a Business Manager, Recruiter, or Sales background

If you're ready to take your next step in a national-level sales role and want to be part of a growing team in the civil engineering market, apply today

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Created on 22/08/2025 by JR United Kingdom