Construction Business Development Manager

Jobsworth Recruitment Solutions LTD; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Pension

Competitive salary package

National role with autonomy and flexib

Career development opportunities

Construction sector exposure

Job summary

Jobsworth Recruitment is recruiting a Business Development Manager to join a growing construction business in a national role covering specialist divisions. The role requires a proven sales track record, travel across the UK, and a focus on securing new business while nurturing key client relationships.

You will develop national plans, present CPD sessions, conduct site surveys, and collaborate with branches to maximise margins and opportunities in the construction sector.

Qualifications

• Previous Business Development Manager experience is essential.
• Construction or building industry experience is highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Strong Maths and English skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload effectively.
• Strong planning, organisation and time management skills.
• Commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with the ability to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• IT literate with good general computer knowledge.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a national business plan to achieve sales and margin targets.
• Manage existing client relationships while actively identifying and securing new business opportunities.
• Promote the company's full range of products and services.
• Deliver sales and technical CPD presentations to clients, surveyors and key decision-makers.
• Carry out site surveys and provide technical advice and guidance.
• Prepare proposal specifications for prospective projects in conjunction with branch teams.
• Liaise with Branch Managers and senior management regarding project opportunities and margin potential.
• Maintain effective project quotation, specification tracking and communication systems.
• Work closely with supplier representatives to maximise business opportunities.
• Ensure customer service standards are consistently exceeded through close collaboration with branch and head office teams.
• Liaise with Contract Managers throughout project delivery to ensure contracts run smoothly and profitably.
• Analyse market trends, competitor activity and industry intelligence, providing recommendations where required.
• Maintain a customer-focused approach and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are followed at all times.

Skills

Business development

Construction industry knowledge

Communication

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Numeracy

Organisational skills

Time management

Commercial awareness

Self-motivation

IT literacy

Driving licence

Job description

Business Development Manager Construction
Location: National Role - Specialist Businesses
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (1-hour lunch)
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus + Pension

Jobsworth Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a growing and successful construction business in a national role covering specialist business divisions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and commercially focused sales professional who has a proven track record in business development and is looking to join a well-established organisation offering genuine career progression and excellent earning potential.

The successful candidate must be willing to travel throughout the UK as this is a national position.

Purpose of the Role

To create new opportunities and secure new business across the UK, achieving sales and margin objectives within the company's traditional business sectors while building and maintaining strong client relationships.

Reporting To

Pre-Construction Director

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a national business plan to achieve sales and margin targets.
• Manage existing client relationships while actively identifying and securing new business opportunities.
• Promote the company's full range of products and services.
• Deliver sales and technical CPD presentations to clients, surveyors and key decision-makers.
• Carry out site surveys and provide technical advice and guidance.
• Prepare proposal specifications for prospective projects in conjunction with branch teams.
• Liaise with Branch Managers and senior management regarding project opportunities and margin potential.
• Maintain effective project quotation, specification tracking and communication systems.
• Work closely with supplier representatives to maximise business opportunities.
• Ensure customer service standards are consistently exceeded through close collaboration with branch and head office teams.
• Liaise with Contract Managers throughout project delivery to ensure contracts run smoothly and profitably.
• Analyse market trends, competitor activity and industry intelligence, providing recommendations where required.
• Maintain a customer-focused approach and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are followed at all times.

Skills and Experience Required

• Previous Business Development Manager experience is essential.
• Construction or building industry experience is highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Strong Maths and English skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload effectively.
• Strong planning, organisation and time management skills.
• Commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with the ability to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• IT literate with good general computer knowledge.
• Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary package.
• Car allowance.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Company pension.
• National role with autonomy and flexibility.
• Career development opportunities within a growing business.
• Opportunity to work with a respected and established organisation within the construction sector.

If you have a proven background in business development and are looking for your next challenge within the construction industry, we would like to hear from you.