Marketing & Business Development Manager

Turner & Townsend; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management consultancy based in Birmingham is seeking a Business Generation Manager to support market engagement and new business initiatives. The candidate will lead strategic client initiatives and pipeline generation within the real estate and infrastructure sectors. The ideal applicant will have a professional background in marketing or business administration, alongside strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Flexible work-life balance

Qualifications

• Degree in marketing, communications, or business administration is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and delivery excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic business generation across sectors and key accounts in Birmingham.
• Facilitate bid development for strategic opportunities and maintain high proposal standards.
• Collaborate with the Senior Campaign Manager to maximize client-facing campaigns.

Skills

Experience in professional services

Strong copywriting skills

Knowledge of UK real estate and infrastructure markets

Confident communicator at all levels

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Education

Recognized professional qualification or equivalent experience in marketing, communications, or business administration

Job description

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend, we’re passionate about making a difference. We deliver better outcomes for our clients, help our people realize their potential, and contribute to a prosperous society.

We support major global clients in delivering ambitious, highly technical projects across over 110 offices worldwide.

Job Description

Based in our Birmingham office, working closely with the senior leadership team, Advisory business, and business generation team, the Business Generation Manager (BGM) will support the Birmingham senior leadership in market engagement and new business wins. Responsibilities include managing the Birmingham key client programme, positioning for bids and framework renewals, targeting new clients, and retaining existing ones.

The role involves developing brand and communication activities to engage the Birmingham marketplace, driving pipeline generation, and supporting the advisory practice's go-to-market strategies. It requires strategic oversight and hands-on involvement, working alongside the Senior Campaign Manager and regional BGMs to align activities with the UK vision and broader Business Generation community.

The Birmingham team handles complex programmes shaping regional infrastructure and real estate investments, offering a dynamic environment with opportunities to influence business direction.

Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to:

1. Supporting the strategic hub lead and SMT in driving business generation across sectors, key accounts, and pursuits within Birmingham.
2. Ensuring an accurate and healthy sales pipeline, analyzing and challenging activity levels, and presenting insights to cost centre leads.
3. Facilitating bid development for strategic opportunities, supporting bid teams, and maintaining high proposal standards.
4. Supporting the Hub lead in identifying strategic targets, developing pursuit plans, and ensuring their delivery.
5. Supporting key account plans and pursuits to drive activity and growth, aligned with Birmingham's brand plan.
6. Identifying growth sectors, market trends, and translating these into effective campaigns locally and nationally.
7. Developing brand activities to maintain and elevate our profile with current and target clients, including forums and events.
8. Collaborating with the Senior Campaign Manager to maximize client-facing campaigns, generate pipelines, and include Advisory services in strategic bids.
9. Supporting and championing national Business Generation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Recognized professional qualification or equivalent experience in marketing, communications, or business administration. A degree is advantageous but not mandatory; relevant experience and aptitude are prioritized.

Key Skills and Knowledge

• Experience in professional services
• Knowledge of UK real estate and infrastructure markets
• Strong copywriting skills
• Self-starter with initiative and effective prioritization
• Confident communicator at all levels
• Team player and leader
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Commitment to continuous improvement and delivery excellence
• Customer-focused approach
• High attention to detail and high standards
• Strong personality, driven to support business success
• Ability to see activities through to outcomes

Additional Information

We foster a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment promoting work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Learn more at our website.

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Candidates must not pay fees related to our recruitment. Unsolicited resumes are property of Turner & Townsend and not subject to agency fees. Only agencies with a formal agreement are authorized to submit candidates.