Business Development Manager – Events (Construction)

Speedy Hire Plc; Tamworth; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of tools and equipment, Speedy Hire Plc, seeks a Business Development Manager for their Events Team in Tamworth. This role offers the chance to drive strategic account development while ensuring customer satisfaction in a dynamic environment. Excellent communication, organisational skills, and a UK driving licence are essential.

Benefits

26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Life assurance and company pension scheme

Subsidised canteen facilities

95% discount across the Speedy Hire range

Voluntary Health Cash Plan

Hybrid and flexible working options

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a defined portfolio of major accounts.
• Develop strategic account plans to increase revenue.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities within existing accounts.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Organisational

Time-management

Commercial acumen

IT literacy

Proactivity

Job description

Business Development Manager - Events Team

Location: Tamworth
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 17:00
Business Area: Events & Specialist Solutions

Speedy Hire is the UK's leading provider of tools, equipment, and plant hire services - delivering everything our customers need, for every kind of job. From industry-leading support services to an unrivalled range of specialist solutions, we make things happen - fast.

We're currently looking for a Business Development Manager to join our Events Team based in Tamworth. This is an exciting opportunity to become a key player in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment at the heart of one of Speedy's most dynamic divisions.

The Role

As a Business Development Manager, you will be the face of Speedy to a select portfolio of major account customers, ensuring their needs are understood, met, and exceeded. You'll be focused on strengthening existing relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and ensuring Speedy remains the trusted partner of choice for complex event and specialist hire projects.

Working within the Events Team, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting time-critical, high-profile jobs across the country - delivering tailored equipment and service packages to major events, infrastructure projects, and specialist sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a defined portfolio of major accounts

• Develop strategic account plans to increase revenue and customer engagement

• Identify and pursue new opportunities within existing accounts and target markets

• Act as the primary contact for clients, ensuring a seamless and responsive experience

• Work closely with internal teams (logistics, operations, engineering) to deliver effective solutions

• Track customer performance, analyse data, and report on business development progress

• Champion the Events Team's capability both internally and in the wider marketplace

• Support and deliver on our ESG Strategy - Decade to Deliver

What We're Looking For

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• Strong organisational and time-management abilities

• Commercial acumen and experience in strategic account development

• Confident with IT systems and data analysis (PC literate)

• Ability to adapt to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment

• Self-starter with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset

• Full UK Driving Licence required

What We Offer

• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

• Life assurance and company pension scheme

• Subsidised canteen facilities

• 95% discount across the Speedy Hire range

• Ongoing training, development, and genuine career progression opportunities

• Voluntary Health Cash Plan

• My Staff Shop: Exclusive retail discounts and offers

• Green Commute Initiative: Cycle-to-work scheme

• PAM Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Free, confidential support for wellbeing, legal and financial matters

• Hybrid and flexible working options through our Speedy Work Life Balance initiative

• A clear Career Line of Sight for internal progression and development

Speedy is proud to be an inclusive employer.
We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, and all roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.

Please note: This role may be subject to a DBS, credit, or security clearance check. We may close applications early if we receive a high volume of interest - so we recommend applying as soon as possible.

Explore our ESG and inclusion commitments:
https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance