Business Development Manager - Construction

Kirkland Associates Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirkland Associates Ltd in Nottingham is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to lead growth in the construction and infrastructure sectors. You will manage existing accounts, identify new opportunities, promote a diverse product portfolio, and build lasting relationships with merchants, contractors and engineers.

The role requires proven sales or BD experience, a track record in account management, strong communication, and the ability to understand and sell technical

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or business development.
• Proven success in account management and new business generation.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Commercially focused and results-driven.
• Able to understand and sell technical construction products.
• Organised with strong opportunity management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow existing customer accounts.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Promote construction and infrastructure products.
• Build relationships with merchants, contractors, developers, and engineers.
• Prepare quotations, negotiate contracts, and close sales.
• Provide technical product guidance and solutions.
• Visiting clients and sites to build relationships.
• Maintain CRM records, sales forecasts, and market awareness.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service.

Skills

Sales

Business development

Account management

Relationship building

Communication

Opportunity management

Job description

Business Development Manager - Construction

My client are seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to support business growth by managing existing accounts and generating new business. Working within the construction and infrastructure sectors, you'll build long-term customer relationships, promote a diverse product portfolio, and contribute to the company's expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow existing customer accounts.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Promote construction and infrastructure products.
• Build relationships with merchants, contractors, developers, and engineers.
• Prepare quotations, negotiate contracts, and close sales.
• Provide technical product guidance and solutions.
• Visiting clients and sites to build relationships.
• Maintain CRM records, sales forecasts, and market awareness.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service.

The Candidate

• Sales or business development experience.
• Proven success in account management and new business generation.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Commercially focused and results-driven.
• Able to understand and sell technical products.
• Organised with strong opportunity management skills.

Desirable Background

Experience in construction products, building materials, manufacturing, infrastructure, civil engineering is needed. A technical understanding of construction products is beneficial but not essential.