Business Development Manager

Recruitment Robin Ltd; Stafford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressing civils and groundwork company in Stafford is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager. You will identify new business opportunities, maintain client relationships, and contribute to the company's growth strategy. The ideal candidate has proven experience in the construction industry, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach. This role offers a competitive salary, performance-related bonuses, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

Clear progression path

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or client management in civils, groundworks, or construction.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with a focus on results.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Prepare and deliver proposals, presentations, and bids.
• Collaborate with teams to meet client needs.
• Represent the company at industry events.
• Provide regular business development reports.

Skills

Business development experience

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building skills

Proactive and self-motivated

Commercial awareness

Job description

A rapidly growing civils and groundwork company in Stafford is looking for an experienced and driven Business Development Manager to help grow their client base, strengthen relationships, and identify new commercial opportunities as part of their continued expansion.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to take ownership of business growth and client engagement. Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in driving new business, maintaining key accounts, and supporting the company's long-term growth strategy.

As the Business Development Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the groundworks, civils, and construction sectors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Prepare and deliver proposals, presentations, and bids to secure new contracts.
• Collaborate with estimating and operations teams to ensure client needs are met.
• Represent the company at industry events, networking opportunities, and client meetings.
• Provide regular business development reports and market insights to senior management.

The Business Development Manager will have the following skills and experience:

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or client management within civils, groundworks, or construction is essential.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with a focus on results.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of industry trends.

You will be working Monday to Friday, from the office in Stafford. In return youll receive a competitive salary and attractive performance-related bonus with a clear progression path and an opportunity to shape and develop the future of the companys business development strategy.

Appointment will be subject to right to work checks and satisfactory references.

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