Business Development Manager, South

Universal Business Team; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organisation in Chelmsford is seeking a Business Development Manager to nurture relationships and influence stakeholders. The role involves managing a business development pipeline, engaging with key stakeholders, and executing strategic business initiatives. Ideal candidates should have experience in project-based businesses and strong networking skills. This position offers a salary between £80,000 - £100,000 with various benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Free parking

Free lunches

Statutory pension

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working in a project-based business with long and complex sales cycles.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills, confident engaging with senior stakeholders.
• A strategic mindset able to plan, prioritise, and execute business development activities.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage a defined section of the business development pipeline.
• Engage with architects, contractors, and building owners to develop partnerships.
• Work closely with internal teams for a coordinated, client-focused approach.

Skills

Relationship building

Networking

Strategic planning

Resilience

Job description

Overview

Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 (negotiable). Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday. Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, free parking, free lunches, statutory pension, accident and life cover, health cash plan, discount scheme, salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme, expenses paid, Growth by sharing bonus scheme.

Are you a natural relationship builder who thrives in complex, multi-stakeholder environments? This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking, highly respected organisation at the forefront of delivering innovative, large-scale building projects across London.

As a Business Development Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in nurturing relationships, influencing key stakeholders, and moving opportunities through a carefully structured pipeline. This isn't about quick wins... it's about trust, strategy, and building long-term value.

The Role

• Own and manage a defined section of the business development pipeline
• Engage with architects, contractors, and building owners, developing meaningful and lasting partnerships
• Strategically position the company's services in a competitive marketplace
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure a coordinated, client-focused approach
• Accurately manage CRM data and produce timely reports for leadership
• Spend the majority of your time out networking and meeting stakeholders face-to-face (London and surrounding areas)

Requirements

• Experience working in a project-based business, with long and complex sales cycles
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills, confident engaging with senior stakeholders
• A strategic mindset... able to plan, prioritise, and execute business development activities that create tangible results
• Hunger to progress, resilience under pressure, and a natural ability to ask the right questions
• Ideally, exposure to the construction industry, façades, or subcontracting

Why Apply?

You'll be joining an ambitious business with a strong track record, consistent profitability, and exciting growth plans. With a supportive and open culture, this is an environment where your input will be valued, your development encouraged, and your success recognised.