Business Development Manager

TN United Kingdom; Uddingston; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Development Manager to thrive in a dynamic environment. This role is pivotal in driving profit and optimizing efficiency by analyzing business performance. You will collaborate with internal teams and key customers, ensuring their objectives are met while supporting your personal and professional growth. With a commitment to continuous learning and a proactive approach, you will contribute significantly to the success of the organization. Join a market leader offering competitive benefits and a supportive culture focused on development.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Enhanced pension contributions

Sharesave Scheme

Group Life Assurance

Company Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Benefits Hub

Qualifications

• Extensive relevant commercial experience is essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills and adaptability to change.

Responsibilities

• Assist in pricing and create customer price proposals.
• Maintain relationships with key customers and support local teams.
• Prepare reports and dashboards to review sales performance.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Time Management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Flexible location across Scotland

As a Business Development Manager, you will work in a fast-paced and challenging environment, where making timely and correct decisions is vital. You should remain positive and think laterally under pressure to ensure company targets are met.

You will have a good understanding of customer and service needs, be an excellent communicator and team player, possess good computer skills (Word and Excel), and have exceptional customer service skills with a strong work ethic. The role requires managing deadlines, estimating time frames, monitoring progress, anticipating problems, and collaborating with colleagues and clients both formally and informally.

You will be capable of driving profit, optimizing efficiency and quality by analyzing key drivers of business performance and identifying improvements.

Being a self-starter, commercially focused, and responsible for your own performance is essential. You should be ambitious, eager to develop your skills, and committed to continuous learning.

Interested in…?

• Joining the UK’s largest independent construction materials group
• Security and stability of a market-leading PLC
• Support to develop your personal and professional skills
• Competitive benefits as an employer of choice

Scope

• Assist in pricing for Northern Quarry Products Limited (NQPL)
• Create customer price proposals and quotations for key projects, defining costs and resources required
• Establish and maintain relationships with key customers to understand and meet their objectives
• Maintain market and competitor awareness to enhance Breedon’s profile
• Support local commercial teams in securing targeted project opportunities
• Develop and maintain a project pipeline for future opportunities
• Prepare reports and dashboards to review sales performance, forecasts, and pipeline analysis
• Coordinate with internal teams across the region (Technical, Distribution, Internal Sales, Transport)
• Handle pre-qualification questionnaires and submissions
• Manage framework tenders for public bodies, including submissions and reporting
• Assist with online e-portals
• Support pricing strategy development for the Scottish Materials Business
• Review progress quarterly against major goals

Do you offer…?

• Extensive relevant commercial experience
• Problem anticipation and solution-oriented approach, with negotiation skills
• Commercial outlook and initiative to improve outcomes and processes
• Ability to plan, organize, and oversee multiple operations
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and team ethic, adaptable to change
• Valid UK Driving License

What you can expect from us…

• 33 days annual leave (including bank and public holidays)
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Sharesave Scheme
• Group Life Assurance
• Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Benefits Hub

Breedon is a leading vertically-integrated construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland.