Public Sector Growth & Partnerships Manager

Magnet; Grays; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid volunteer day

Fantastic company discounts: Up to 80%

Access to Retail Trust

Flexible holidays: buy up to five days

Wellbeing support: virtual GP and EAP

Lifestyle perks: cycle to work & brand

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Magnet is seeking a Business Development Manager (Public Sector) to drive growth across housing associations, contractors and framework partners in the South Region. You will win new business, manage key accounts and lead tender submissions, while building relationships with stakeholders across levels to maximise opportunities.

You will work within a collaborative sales team, maintaining CRM accuracy and delivering against targets, with travel as required and a focus on long-term sustainable

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience within the Public Sector property maintenance sector.
• Knowledge of Housing Associations and public sector frameworks.
• Experience managing tender processes.
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Commercially minded with strong negotiation and presentation skills.
• Excellent communication, organisation and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow key customer accounts through strategic planning and relationship management.
• Create and present KPI insights to drive customer engagement and sales growth.
• Build stakeholder relationships across all levels to maximise opportunities.
• Win new business through prospecting, networking and market engagement.
• Manage a healthy sales pipeline to achieve targets and drive growth.
• Qualify opportunities, ensuring commercial viability and operational alignment.
• Deliver against sales targets and KPI's.
• Maintain accurate CRM data to support forecasting and business planning.
• Represent Magnet at Housing Association forums, framework events and exhibitions.
• Lead tender submissions, ensuring customer requirements are understood and met.
• Act as the key link between customers and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate across Commercial, Service, Finance, New Build and Store Network teams.
• Provide accurate forecasts, performance updates and market insights.

Skills

Public Sector sales

Account management

Tender processes

Relationship building

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Communication

Time management

Driving licence

Travel flexibility

Job description

Magnet is seeking a Business Development Manager (Public Sector) to drive growth across housing associations, contractors and framework partners in the South Region. You will win new business, manage key accounts and lead tender submissions, while building relationships with stakeholders across levels to maximise opportunities.

You will work within a collaborative sales team, maintaining CRM accuracy and delivering against targets, with travel as required and a focus on long-term sustainable