Business Development Manager

Sunblink; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car/travel allowance

25 days' leave + bank holidays

Group pension scheme

Life assurance (3x salary)

Medicash health cash plan

Job summary

Sunblink, Ringwood-based award-winning construction contractor, is seeking a Business Development Manager (assistant level considered) to win new work and grow its client base. You will build relationships, manage a growing pipeline, and collaborate with the bid team to convert opportunities into contracts.

Assistant-level applicants will be considered, and full training will be provided, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and rapport-building ability.
• 1-2 years of business development experience preferred.
• Construction knowledge is desirable.
• Confident in presenting to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities while maintaining relationships with clients.
• Manage a pipeline of opportunities across designated sectors.
• Build relationships with key decision-makers and position the company as a preferred partner.
• Research the market to spot trends and target clients.
• Prepare and submit PQQs and keep supply chain information up to date.
• Create persuasive presentations to communicate company value.
• Collaborate with the bid team on tenders and gather feedback to improve submissions.

Skills

Communication skills

Business development

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

IT tools & systems

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Business Development Manager (Assistant level considered)

Ringwood | Award-winning construction contractor

Our client is an award-winning construction company looking for a Business Development Manager to win new work and grow its client base. You'll build relationships, keep the pipeline full, and work alongside the bid team to turn opportunities into contracts.

Assistant-level applicants will be considered, and full training will be provided.

What you'll do

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities while maintaining relationships with existing and prospective clients
• Manage a pipeline of opportunities across your designated sectors
• Build relationships with key decision-makers and position the company as a preferred partner
• Research the market to spot trends, target clients and untapped segments
• Prepare and submit Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs) and keep supply chain information up to date
• Create persuasive presentations that put across the company's value
• Work with the bid team on tenders, and seek feedback to improve future submissions

What we're looking for

• Strong communication skills and a natural ability to build rapport and trust
• Previous business development experience (preferred, not essential at assistant level)
• Construction industry knowledge (highly desirable)
• Confident presenter, comfortable with different audiences
• Organised and adaptable, able to hit deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Good research, analytical and reporting skills
• Confident with IT tools and systems
• A positive, proactive approach and the drive to get results

What's on offer

• Competitive salary, plus car/travel allowance
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Group personal pension scheme
• Life assurance (3x basic salary)
• Medicash health cash plan