Business Development Manager - Southwest England

Oldcastle Inc.; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Business Development Manager in Southwest England. The role focuses on developing sales activities and managing relationships with asset owners and contractors. The ideal candidate should have experience in business opportunity identification and strong presentation skills. This full-time position offers a hybrid work model and various benefits including a pension contribution and healthcare options.

Benefits

Company pension contribution

Healthcare options

Competitive holidays

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in identifying and delivering new business opportunities.
• Understanding of frameworks and contracts.
• Experience working within a construction site or similar area.

Responsibilities

• Grow sales activities in the regional area of Scotland and Southwest England.
• Create strong relationships with asset owners and key influencers.
• Manage and achieve sector budget year on year.

Skills

Relationship management

Sales strategy development

Market analysis

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Customer Service NVQ in Construction skills

City and Guilds Certificate

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Business Development Manager - Southwest England

Bristol, BST, GB, BS14 8PH

Country: United Kingdom
City: Bristol
Req ID: 514462
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level

About NAL

Our unwavering commitment to customers and our continued dedication to research and development has determined our unrivalled position within the marketplace and led to our subsequent growth since our establishment in 1996.

Nearly 25 years ago, NAL impacted the highways industry by launching our now famous Retention Sockets. This unique and innovative range, revolutionised the installation of practically every type of column and street furniture structure. In the years that followed, we have assembled an extensive range of specialist products through customer collaboration and our relentless pursuit to identify other solutions. From 40 tonne Twin Walled Access Chambers to virtually indestructible bollards, all of which are unrivalled in their performance. We have continued to impact the UK highways infrastructure network positively and beyond into other sectors, including Motorway Communications and EV charging.

Business Overview

Join a high-growth global £200m+ revenue business with manufacturing operations within the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, France, and Germany supplying international clients. Our solutions‑focused manufacturing offers a whole range of products designed to simplify complex infrastructure projects.

Our market‑leading brands, Cubis Systems, NAL, and FILOform, supply smart, safe, and sustainable product solutions to a range of construction sectors. Through innovation, we enable construction partners to optimise efficiency and safety through pioneering products designed for simplicity, speed, and reliability.

Position

Business Development Manager – Southwest England

Reports to

UK Sales Manager

Role Overview

The purpose of the role is to grow and develop the NAL sales activities in the regional area of Scotland and the Southwest England, by collaborating with asset owners, design engineers and contractors to achieve budget and the strategic objective. Based in Southwest England the successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:

Key Accountabilities

• Create strong relationships with asset owners and key influencers in the sector, with an emphasis on contractors and dedicated designers
• Manage and achieve sector budget year on year
• Ensure specification of NAL products on all frameworks, projects and contracts when working with the specification team
• Provide market information feedback to the Marketing and Product Development departments
• Providing sector knowledge and training to customers and the internal organization
• Development of business and commercial plans aligned to the business strategy

Associated Responsibilities

• Monthly sales reports
• Experience with operating company CRM system
• All other duties as deemed necessary by the Sales Manager

Experience and Training

• Experience in identifying and delivering new business opportunities
• Understanding of frameworks and contracts
• Seasoned presentation & communication skills

Criteria

• Must have experience working within a construction site or similar area of expertise
• Training in installations is desirable
• Selling into Local Governments is desirable
• Civil or Electrical infrastructure installations is desirable
• Customer Service NVQ in Construction skills or City in Guilds Certificate is desirable

What We Offer

• Company pension contribution
• A range of healthcare options
• Competitive holidays, including Christmas shutdown
• Employee Committees for Health & Wellbeing and Inclusion & Diversity
• Family friendly policies
• Career development opportunities across IPE and the wider CRH Group

NAL is an equal opportunity employer, which values differences in our people. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, and we provide equality through our career development opportunities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, nationality, age, and disability.

About CRH

CRH (NYSE: CRH, LSE: CRH) is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing c.78,500 people at c.3,390 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe. As the essential partner for transportation and critical utility infrastructure projects, complex non-residential construction and outdoor living solutions, CRH’s unique offering of materials, products and value‑added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies. A Fortune 500 company, CRH’s shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE.

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