Senior Business Development Leader

Universal Business Team; Essex; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business development firm in Essex is seeking a Head of Business Development to lead their recladding and remediation division. The role requires a proven business development leader with strong managerial skills to drive revenue growth and build market relationships. Candidates should have a consultative sales approach and experience in project-based environments. The position offers competitive salary and extensive benefits including a company-wide bonus scheme and pension.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company-wide bonus scheme

Free parking

Free lunches

Pension

Health cash plan

Employee discounts

Expenses paid

Qualifications

• Proven consultative sales approach with a track record of success.
• Strong people management skills to lead and inspire a team.
• Hands on, proactive with ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a business development strategy aligned with company goals.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities to drive revenue growth.
• Build strong internal and external relationships.
• Manage and prioritize a pipeline of opportunities.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Business Development team.

Skills

Consultative sales approach

People management

Proactive attitude

Job description

Salary: (Apply online only)k (negotiable)

Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday

Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, company-wide bonus scheme, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, free parking, free lunches, pension, accident and life cover, health cash plan, employee discounts, expenses paid.

Are you a proven business development leader with the drive to shape and lead a growing division? Our Client is seeking a Head of Business Development to spearhead it's recladding and remediation division - a highly specialised sector at the forefront of government-funded safety initiatives. They're looking for a strategic, dynamic leader to join the Business Development team and make a lasting impact. This is an exciting opportunity to lead, inspire and play a key role in shaping the future direction of the company, building strong market relationships, identifying new opportunities, and driving growth.

If you're ready to lead from the front and shape a critical part of our Clients business, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

• Develop and deliver a business development strategy aligned with company goals.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities to drive revenue growth within our target market.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Increase the company's visibility and influence in the market.
• Manage and prioritize a pipeline of opportunities for maximum impact.
• Champion CRM as the single source of truth.
• Oversee sales planning, pitching, and execution to secure deals.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Business Development team.
• Foster a culture of learning, feedback, and continuous improvement.
• Stay informed on industry and market trends.
• Ensure effective use of resources, focusing on high-value activities.

Essential Requirements

• Proven consultative sales approach with a track record of success in project-based environments.
• Hands on, proactive attitude with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong people management skills - able to lead, coach, and inspire a team.

Desirable Requirements

• Background in construction, facades or related industries.
• Ability to build and embed business development processes
• Existing social sector relationships

If you're ready to lead from the front and shape a critical part of a growing Company, we'd love to hear from you - apply now!