Business Development Manager

Impact Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Business Development Manager in Northampton. You will manage key client relationships and identify opportunities for growth within the construction industry. The ideal candidate should possess strong business development skills and a consultative approach to sales. The role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 plus commissions, along with a fun and sociable workplace environment with progression opportunities.

Benefits

Generous basic salary and commission structure

Beautiful offices

GYM on site

One day working from home

Manage own region and visit clients

Sociable and fun company

Huge earnings potential

Growth plans = progression

Qualifications

• Experience in sales with a technical product.
• Ability to nurture and grow a client base.
• Confident phone manner and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow existing client portfolio.
• Identify new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with project management and design teams.
• Contribute to marketing strategy through campaigns.

Skills

Experience selling into the construction industry or built environment

Solid background in business development

Consultative sales approach

Self-motivation and autonomy

Commercial awareness

Full driving licence and access to own transport

Job description

Business Development Manager

Northampton

Office-based with regular travel to see clients

Salary : £35,000 - £40,000 (negotiable depending on experience) + uncapped commission / bonus

Realistic OTE Year 1 : £50-60,000

This is not a cold-start sales job.

You're walking into a business with a cracking reputation, a healthy pipeline, and a quote bank that's already stacked. If you know how to build relationships, spot opportunities, and close deals - without being pushy or robotic - this could be your next big move.

We're working with a well-established client in the built environment space. They're growing fast and need someone who can manage existing accounts and sniff out new business. You'll be the face of the company for your clients, backed by a solid internal team who know their stuff.

Key responsibilities and duties of the BDM :

• Manage and grow an existing quote bank and client portfolio, maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Oversee your own portfolio of key customers, identifying opportunities to expand business across different areas.
• Collaborate with project management and design teams to develop accurate client briefs and close quotes.
• Contribute to the company's marketing strategy through email campaigns, canvassing, and social media promotion.

Key experience and skills required for the BDM :

• Experience selling into the construction industry or built environment, ideally with a technical product.
• A solid background in business development, with a confident phone manner and negotiation skills.
• A consultative sales approach, with the ability to nurture and grow your own client base.
• Self-motivation and autonomy, with a passion for hitting targets and embracing new challenges.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to quickly understand new industries.
• A full driving licence and access to your own transport.

Additional Information :

• Generous Basic salary and commission structure
• Beautiful offices
• GYM on site
• One day working from home
• Manage your own region and visit clients
• Sociable and Fun company!
• Huge Earnings potential
• Growth plans = Progression

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Please note, due to the high volumes of applications received only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 72 hours of application. Thank you