Business Development Manager - Construction & Maintenance

TXM Recruit; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive new business growth and manage client relationships across Southern Home Counties and Wessex. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years' experience in business development, strong communication skills, and a full UK driving license. This role offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and a supportive culture focused on growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus potential (up to 25%)

Car allowance and fuel card

Supportive, growth-focused culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in business development and account management.
• Proven success managing multiple clients and driving new revenue growth.
• Strong communication, organisation, and relationship-building skills.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Generating high-quality enquiries and opportunities.
• Splitting your week between new business generation and account management.
• Building long-term relationships with key clients.
• Producing monthly sales reports and conducting branch reviews.

Skills

Business development

Account management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Relationship-building

Job description

Business Development Manager

Location: Southern Home Counties & Wessex
Salary: £50,000 + car allowance, fuel card, up to 25% bonus, and standard benefits

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a market-leading construction and maintenance business. You'll play a key role in driving new business growth while managing existing client relationships across the Southern Home Counties and Wessex regions.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially focused sales professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building relationships, and wants to make a measurable impact on branch performance.

What You'll Be Doing

• Generating high-quality enquiries and opportunities to ensure your branch meets turnover targets.
• Splitting your week between new business generation (around 40%) and account management.
• Monitoring performance against targets and taking proactive steps to close any gaps.
• Building long-term relationships with key clients through regular contact, meetings, and events.
• Attending networking functions and client entertainment to strengthen your regional presence.
• Using the ERP system daily to manage pipelines, log opportunities, and maintain accurate data.
• Producing monthly sales reports and conducting branch reviews with your Branch Manager.
• Supporting bid submissions to ensure proposals are delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Contributing to marketing and social media activity in collaboration with the Digital Marketing Coordinator.
• Managing quotations, following up on opportunities, and ensuring outstanding client communication.
• Developing partnerships with key supply chain partners such as Dulux, Crown, and PPG.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 years' experience in business development and account management.
• Proven success managing multiple clients and driving new revenue growth.
• At least 1 year's experience selling services into public or private sector clients (e.g. Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Education, Health, Commercial, Retail, or Leisure).
• Industry background within construction, maintenance, or a Tier 1 Contractor is desirable.
• Strong communication, organisation, and relationship-building skills.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Why Join?

• Competitive salary and bonus potential (up to 25%)
• Car allowance and fuel card
• Supportive, growth-focused culture
• Opportunity to work with respected brands and clients
• Clear career development path

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