Business Development Manager (Multi Utilities)

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Discretionary bonus

Pension

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Holiday package

Training & progression

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive opportunities in the Midlands and South of England. Base in the South West (Bristol, Gloucester, Swindon, Cardiff or surrounding areas) with autonomy to grow a strong pipeline in multi-utilities sectors.

You will develop new business, manage client relationships, and work with estimating, commercial and operations teams to move proposals through the full sales cycle.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a B2B sales or business development role.
• Track record of developing new opportunities and securing contracts.
• Strong relationship management with clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow a strong pipeline across the Midlands and South of England.
• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing clients.
• Identify and secure opportunities across residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use developments.
• Manage enquiries from opportunity to proposal, negotiation and contract award; coordinate with estimating and operations.

Skills

B2B sales

Account management

Relationship building

Commercial awareness

Prospecting

Willing to travel

Job description

Business Development Manager (Multi Utilities)

South West - Can be based; Bristol, Gloucester, Swindon, Cardiff and surrounding areas

£65,000 - £70,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance + Discretionary Bonus + Training + Progression + Pension + Private Medical Insurance + Life Assurance + Excellent Holiday Package

Are you an experienced Business Development professional with a background in utilities, construction, or infrastructure?

Do you have a proven track record of developing new business, managing client relationships, and converting opportunities into secured projects?

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's leading multi-utility businesses, delivering essential infrastructure solutions across electricity, gas, water, wastewater, fibre and clean heat networks. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager to develop new opportunities and strengthen relationships with both new and existing customers across the Midlands and South of England.

In this role, you'll be responsible for developing a strong pipeline of opportunities, identifying new business, managing customer relationships and supporting projects through the full sales cycle. You'll work closely with estimating, commercial and operational teams to develop proposals, manage negotiations and ensure a smooth handover into project delivery.

The role offers a high degree of autonomy and is well suited to someone who enjoys a client-facing position, is commercially minded and has the drive to develop new business within a growing utilities and infrastructure environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established business with strong industry backing, excellent benefits and genuine opportunities for career development.

The Role:

• Develop and grow a strong pipeline of opportunities across the Midlands and South of England
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients
• Identify and secure new business opportunities across residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use developments
• Manage enquiries from initial opportunity through to proposal, negotiation and contract award
• Work closely with estimating and internal teams to develop commercially viable proposals
• Represent the business at client meetings, industry events and other relevant opportunities

The Person:

• Proven experience in a B2B Business Development or Sales role
• Experience within utilities, utility connections, construction or infrastructure is highly desirable
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and generating new business
• Strong account management and relationship-building skills
• Experience managing opportunities through the full sales cycle
• Based within the South West and willing to travel across the region

Reference Number: BBBH280622

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by your client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.