Business Development Manager - Northern Home Counties

RecruitMe; South Oxhey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organisation in the built environment is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth across the Northern Home Counties. The successful candidate will focus on generating new contracts and managing existing key accounts across sectors such as housing and education. This full-time role offers a base salary of £40,000 – £50,000 plus benefits including a car allowance and bonus scheme.

Benefits

Car allowance or company vehicle

Bonus scheme (up to 20%)

Company benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience as a Business Development Manager or sales-focused role.
• Background in housing, education, healthcare, or commercial property.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Generate new opportunities and drive enquiry volumes.
• Manage existing accounts to ensure repeat business.
• Collaborate with marketing teams on tenders and content.

Skills

Relationship-building

Client engagement

Sales focus

Organisational skills

Communication

Negotiation

Job description

Business Development Manager – Northern Home Counties

£50,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

Full-Time | Permanent | Field-Based (Royston, Beds, Herts, Bucks & Cambs)

Are you a tenacious Business Development Manager with a track record of building strong client relationships across housing, education, and commercial sectors?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where new business and account management are both key to success?

This is your opportunity to join a growing organisation with a strong reputation in the built environment – offering autonomy, progression, and an enviable commission structure.

About the Role

As a Business Development Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind regional growth in the Northern Home Counties. Your week will be split between winning new contracts and nurturing key accounts to ensure repeat business.

Working alongside branch leaders, bid teams, and marketing support, you’ll drive revenue across a diverse client base including local authorities, housing associations, schools, healthcare, and commercial sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new opportunities and drive enquiry volumes to meet branch targets

• Spend around 40% of your time on new business development

• Manage multiple existing accounts, providing a professional, consistent experience

• Monitor branch performance vs targets and take corrective action where needed

• Log and track pipeline activity via an ERP system; ensure data accuracy

• Collaborate with bid and marketing teams on tenders, social media, and digital content

• Attend industry events, host client meetings, and contribute to reviews and reporting

• Work closely with Branch Managers and Key Account teams to shape sales strategy

What You’ll Need

• Previous experience as a Business Development Manager or in a similar client-facing, sales-focused role

• Background in selling services to sectors such as housing, education, healthcare, or commercial property

• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to influence decision-makers

• Confident communicator, both written and verbal, with a natural flair for client engagement

• Resilient, self-driven, and motivated to exceed targets

• Excellent organisational and planning skills, with an eye for detail

• Full UK driving licence is essential

Package & Benefits

• £40,000 – £50,000 base salary

• Car allowance or company vehicle + fuel card

• Bonus scheme (up to 20%)

• Company benefits package

• Long-term career prospects with a supportive team culture

Ready to drive your career forward as a Business Development Manager?

Apply today and take the next step in a dynamic role where your impact will be both recognised and rewarded