Business Development Manager (Utilities)

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting agency seeks a Business Development Manager in East of England to drive growth across utilities projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong B2B sales background and experience in construction or infrastructure. This role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000, plus benefits including a £6,000 car allowance, bonus, and excellent progress opportunities. Join a market leader in innovative solutions.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Training and progression

Pension

Private health care

Life insurance

Great holiday package

Qualifications

• Proven B2B sales track record is essential.
• Experience in utilities, construction, or infrastructure sectors is desirable.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Identify and secure new opportunities across projects.
• Attend trade shows and customer meetings.

Skills

Business development

Relationship management

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Business Development Manager (Utilities)

East of England (Peterborough, Lincoln, Chelmsford, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge)

£50,000 - £60,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance + Bonus + Training + Progression + Pension + Private Health Care + Life Insurance + Great Holiday Package

Are you an experienced sales professional looking to join a company that offers genuine career progression and an excellent benefits package?

Do you have a proven track record in business-to-business sales, ideally within the utilities, construction, or infrastructure sectors?

This company is one of the UK's market leaders in multi-utility connections, delivering innovative and cost-effective infrastructure solutions across residential, commercial, and industrial projects. They are expanding their Business Development team in the East of England and are now seeking a motivated Business Development Manager to play a key role in driving growth.

In this role, you'll be responsible for building strong client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and supporting the delivery of multi-utility connections across a wide range of projects. You'll work closely with internal teams including estimating and marketing, attend client meetings, and represent the business at trade shows and events. This is a dynamic role with a mix of office, site, and home working, giving you variety and autonomy in your day-to-day work.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a client-facing role, is commercially astute, and wants to join a company that is leading the way in utilities and infrastructure.

The Role:

• Business Development Manager (Utilities)
• Build and maintain client relationships
• Identify and secure new opportunities across residential, commercial and industrial projects
• Collaborate with estimating, marketing, and internal teams on proposals and negotiations
• Attend trade shows, campaigns and customer meetings to promote the business
• Utilise CRM systems and provide regular reporting on performance
• £50,000 - £60,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance + Bonus + Training + Progression + Pension + Private Health Care + Life Insurance + Great Holiday Package

The Person:

• Proven B2B sales track record (essential)
• Experience in utilities, construction, or infrastructure sectors (desirable)
• Strong business development and relationship management skills
• Ability to identify opportunities and create sales strategies
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Based in the East of England and willing to travel across the region

Reference Number: BBBH261850
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Nathan Williams at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
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. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.