Business Development Manager Civil Engineering Geosynthetics

Mitchell Maguire; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager specializing in Civil Engineering and Geosynthetics. This exciting role involves national field sales, focusing on marine and civil engineering projects while building strong relationships with top contractors. The ideal candidate will possess a background in civil engineering or related fields and be eager to transition into a sales role. With full training provided, this opportunity offers a chance to thrive in a supportive environment while driving significant revenue growth. Join a company with over 30 years of expertise and contribute to innovative projects across the UK.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Full Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Experience in Business Development within Civil Engineering and Geosynthetics.
• Familiarity with civil engineering tendering processes.

Responsibilities

• Promote geotextiles and geocomposite products nationally.
• Build relationships with civil engineering contractors and clients.

Skills

Business Development

Civil Engineering

Field Sales

Client Relationship Management

Specification Process Knowledge

Education

Engineering Qualification

Job description

Business Development Manager Civil Engineering and Geosynthetics

Job Title: Business Development Manager Civil Engineering and Geosynthetics

Industry Sector: General Civil Engineering, Environmental Markets, Marine, Coastal Works, Fluvial Works for River Erosion, Speciality Projects, Landfill, Flood Defence, Geotextiles, Geocomposite, Cupate Products, Gas and Water (Fluid) Drainage, Geosynthetics, Consulting Engineers, Civil Engineer Contractors, Main Contractors, and Civil & Drainage Merchants/Distributors

Area to be covered: National based North

Remuneration: £55,000 + £5,000 bonus

Benefits: Car allowance and full benefits package

Role Responsibilities:

1. National field sales promoting a wide range of geotextiles, geocomposite, and cuspate products
2. 50% of your time focused on marine projects (coastal works and fluvial projects for river erosion)
3. 45% targeting general civil engineering projects (remediation, brownfield developments, infrastructure projects) and 5% on specialty projects (e.g., large events)
4. Acting as the sector specialist nationwide
5. Project-led role, with 30% of time dedicated to new business through specification to consulting engineers
6. 70% of your time building relationships with civil engineering contractors and specialist sub-contractors (our clients include top 10 civil engineering contractors and related merchants/distributors)
7. Some product management and marketing responsibilities
8. Revenue responsibility of approximately £1.5m, currently performing on budget year-to-date (marine projects outperforming general civil engineering)
9. Access to Yorkshire-based office during first 6-8 weeks for product learning and development
10. Conducting CPD presentations
11. Post-establishment, spend approximately 50% of time on the road visiting consulting engineers and civil contractors, with the remainder working from home or the office

Ideal Candidate Profile:

1. Experience as a Business Development Manager in Civil Engineering and Geosynthetics, preferably with field sales experience with consulting engineers and civil contractors
2. Open to civil engineers seeking their first field sales role
3. Engineering qualification is preferred
4. Familiarity with the specification process in civil engineering markets, involving clients, consulting engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and merchants/distributors
5. Knowledge of geotextiles, geocomposite, and cuspate products is not essential, as full training will be provided
6. Understanding of civil engineering tendering processes
7. Self-starter and autonomous

About the Company:

• Established over 30 years ago
• Approximate turnover of £9 million
• 25+ employees

Mitchell Maguire is a specialist construction field sales recruitment consultancy, exclusively dealing with construction field sales jobs, vacancies, and specification sales positions within the sectors listed above.