Senior Business Development Manager

Contract Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

33 days' annual leave

Private healthcare

Pension

Life assurance

Employee benefits

Job summary

Contract Scotland in Central West Scotland is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to lead regional client development and new work opportunities. You will build relationships with customers, consultants and partners, and drive revenue growth through strong pipeline management and strategic bids.

The role offers opportunities for progression within a growing team, a competitive salary, company car or car allowance, and a range of employee benefits including healthcare and pension.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, work-winning or related commercial role.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of customer requirements.
• Ability to identify opportunities and think strategically.
• Excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational and IT skills, including CRM experience.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership; construction/infra experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development and work-winning activity across the region.
• Identify new opportunities and develop a strong pipeline in target markets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, consultants, partners and key stakeholders.
• Manage key customer accounts and develop relationships that generate future opportunities.
• Support tender and bidding activity, using market knowledge to strengthen submissions.
• Work with senior management to support growth strategies.
• Represent the business at industry events and customer meetings.
• Maintain engagement with local markets and communities.
• Identify opportunities to collaborate across the wider business.
• Keep the CRM up to date and provide regular pipeline reports.

Skills

Business development

Networking

Commercial awareness

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

CRM experience

Independent worker

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Senior Business Development Manager

Location: Central West Scotland

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Car / Car Allowance: Yes

Permanent, Full Time

This is a great opportunity to join an established construction business and play an important role in the continued growth of its Central West Scotland operation.

You'll be part of a supportive team with opportunities fordevelopment, progression and long-term career growth. The role would suit someone who enjoys building relationships, spotting opportunities and playing a key role in winning new work.

What You'll Do

• Lead business development and work-winning activity across the region.
• Identify new opportunities and develop a strong pipeline in target markets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, consultants, partners and key stakeholders.
• Manage key customer accounts and develop relationships that generate future opportunities.
• Support tender and bidding activity, using customer and market knowledge to strengthen submissions.
• Work with the senior management team to support business and growth strategies.
• Represent the business at industry events, conferences, networking opportunities and customer meetings.
• Maintain engagement with local markets and communities.
• Identify opportunities to work collaboratively across the wider business.
• Keep the CRM up to date and provide regular reports on pipeline and business development activity.

What You'll Need

• Proven experience in business development, work-winning or a related commercial role.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
• Good commercial awareness and an understanding of customer requirements.
• The ability to identify opportunities and think strategically.
• Excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational and IT skills, including CRM experience.
• The ability to work independently and take ownership.Experience within construction, infrastructure, engineering, property or the wider built environment would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Alongside a competitive salary andcompany car or car allowance, you'll receive 33 days' annual leave, private healthcare, pension, life assurance and a range of additional employee benefits.

Most importantly, this is an opportunity to join a growing team where you candevelop your skills, build your career and progress within the wider business.

Legal Information:

We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application