Business Development Manager

Rowles Recruitment Ltd; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Medical

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Office presence one day per week

Job summary

Rowles Recruitment Ltd is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager for the Southern England region, with a focus on Swindon. The role involves opening doors, building relationships and converting opportunities into business across Commercial & Industrial Developments.

You will identify opportunities, manage a pipeline, and collaborate with internal teams to progress enquiries to quotations. The role is predominantly field-based with one office day per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B sales or account development with a commercial focus.
• Exposure to electrical infrastructure, utilities or related sectors.
• Confidently approach developers, consultants and decision-makers.
• Strong relationship-building, communication and negotiation skills.
• Proactive in identifying and developing opportunities; capable of working independently.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business relationships and build a sustainable pipeline of commercial opportunities.
• Target Commercial & Industrial Developments and Multi Occupancy & Mixed-Use developments.
• Engage developers and consultants on larger, complex projects, not just standard housebuilding.
• Identify upcoming projects and electrical infrastructure requirements.
• Create and manage a pipeline of qualified opportunities from enquiry to quotation.
• Collaborate with internal technical and estimating teams to progress opportunities.
• Develop prospecting strategies through networking, referrals and industry relationships.
• Manage sales activity and opportunities in the company CRM.
• Provide market intelligence and contribute to BD strategy; own your territory and hit targets.

Skills

B2B business development

Sales

Account development

Electrical infrastructure exposure

Developing relationships

CRM and pipeline management

Independent territorial management

UK driving licence

Tools

CRM software

Job description

About the Company

Rowles Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with an established electrical infrastructure specialist to recruit a Business Development Manager for its Southern region. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business with established technical and operational capabilities, supporting its continued growth across London, the M25 and M4 corridor.

About the Role

Business Development Manager

Location: Southern England - Ideal location Swindon

Ready to Make Your Mark in a Growing Territory? Are you a commercially driven Business Development Manager who enjoys opening doors, building relationships and turning opportunities into business? Perhaps you're already working within electrical infrastructure, power connections or construction-related services and are looking for an opportunity where you can take greater ownership of a territory and make a real impact.

Responsibilities

• You'll be responsible for developing new business relationships, identifying upcoming projects and building a sustainable pipeline of commercial opportunities.
• The focus is on two key markets:
• Commercial & Industrial Developments
• Multi Occupancy & Mixed-Use Developments
• Rather than focusing on traditional volume housebuilding, you'll be targeting developers and consultants involved in larger, more complex projects.

What You'll Be Doing

• Identifying and developing new business opportunities across the Southern region.
• Building relationships with property developers, consultants, contractors and key decision-makers.
• Researching upcoming developments and identifying potential electrical infrastructure requirements.
• Creating and managing a pipeline of qualified commercial opportunities.
• Working with internal technical and estimating teams to progress enquiries towards quotations and contract opportunities.
• Developing targeted prospecting strategies through networking, referrals, direct outreach and industry relationships.
• Managing sales activity and opportunities through the company's CRM system.
• Providing market intelligence and contributing to the wider business development strategy.
• Taking ownership of your territory and working towards agreed commercial objectives.

Required Skills

What We're Looking For

We're particularly interested in speaking with individuals who have a proven ability to generate new business, develop relationships and manage a commercial sales pipeline.

• Experience in B2B business development, sales or account development.
• Exposure to electrical infrastructure, utilities, construction, engineering or related sectors.
• Confidence approaching developers, consultants and commercial decision-makers.
• Strong relationship-building, communication and negotiation skills.
• A proactive approach to identifying and developing opportunities.
• Good CRM and pipeline management skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage a geographical territory.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential

Preferred Skills

• Experience within the Independent Connection Provider (ICP) market, HV/LV infrastructure or commercial utility connections would be particularly advantageous.
• However, we're equally interested in commercially strong candidates from related industries who can demonstrate relevant relationships and the ability to develop new business.

Pay range and compensation package

• Up to £65,000 Basic DOE + Commission + Car Allowance

What's on Offer?

• Basic salary of up to £65,000, depending on experience.
• Commission structure.
• Car allowance.
• 25 days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays.
• One day a week in the office
• Medical.
• Opportunity to take ownership of a strategically important Southern territory.
• Established technical and operational support.
• The chance to play a meaningful part in developing new commercial relationships and growing the business.
• The position is predominantly field-based, covering London, the M25 and M4 corridor, with regular attendance required at the company's West Midlands office.