Business Development Manager - Construction

The Abbey; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Headhunters is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to drive sales and grow a portfolio in the Manchester region. You will promote building materials to main contractors, developers, sub-contractors, house builders, and local authorities, delivering outstanding service.

The role targets residential and commercial sectors, requiring a self-motivated hunter with strong relationship-building skills and the ability to manage a pipeline to meet ambitious targets and

Qualifications

• Experience in construction materials or building products preferred.
• Proven ability to identify and win new business.
• Ability to communicate with directors and business owners.
• Self-starter with a target-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Identify new sectors to target to expand the business portfolio.
• New business development and account management.
• Identify and qualify new opportunities using proven sales processes.
• Profile and engage key decision makers to close the business.

Skills

New business development

Account management

Sales pipeline

Communication skills

Time management

Consultative selling

Job description

Business Development Manager - Construction

Date: 2026-08-15

Location: Abbey Hey, Greater Manchester, GB, M18 8

Application Deadline: 2026-11-16 15:03:51.553

Company: Construction Headhunters

Salary: 38,000 - 48,000 + uncapped commission

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time

About Our Client

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join their team. The company has operated for over 60 years and is an industry leader in the distribution of building materials and construction supplies, ranging from suspended ceiling systems to fire protection solutions. They are looking for someone who will be instrumental in driving new business and identifying the right opportunities to build long-term relationships.

The Role

Targeting the residential and commercial sectors, they are looking to recruit a self-motivated Business Development Manager to promote their range of products to main contractors, developers, sub-contractors, house builders, and local authorities across the Manchester region. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, pro-active individual to build and develop customer and client relationships, ensuring outstanding levels of customer service are met at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify new sectors to target in order to expand the business portfolio
• New business development and account management
• Identify and qualify new business opportunities using logical and proven sales processes
• Profile and understand the key persons to communicate with in order to close the business

Key Skills and Requirements

• A positive attitude with a proven passion to develop and manage accounts
• Self-starter who can identify potential sales opportunities and bring them to fruition, working to defined targets set by the company
• Build and maintain a sales pipeline and meet sales targets
• Strong organisational skills and time management
• Great communication skills, ability to work in a friendly and consultative manner
• Experience in solution sales using a consultative approach, with the ability to communicate at a range of levels including directors and business owners

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate is likely to be working as a Business Development Manager in the Construction or Building Materials industries. Candidates could also be working as a Business Development Executive, Sales Manager, Account Director, National Business Development Manager, Area Sales Manager, or Regional Business Development professional, or have equivalent hunter sales experience.