Strategic BD Manager – Aggregates & Construction

Gap Personnel Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Gap Personnel Limited is recruiting a Business Development Manager for an established aggregates business with ambitious plans to expand beyond its Southwest core market. You will own growth across the Midlands and South East, securing substantial supply contracts and building relationships with major contractors.

You will bring established networks in aggregates or heavy construction materials, plus the ability to turn early conversations into profitable, long-term agreements.

Qualifications

• Proven record of winning new business within aggregates, quarrying, concrete or heavy construction materials.
• Established contractor and construction industry contacts in Midlands and/or South East.
• Experience negotiating substantial supply contracts and building lasting commercial relationships.
• Practical understanding of haulage costs, delivery distances and profitability impact.

Responsibilities

• Winning new business with main contractors, civil engineering businesses, housebuilders, groundworks contractors and local authorities.
• Building relationships with buyers, engineers and specifiers early in the project planning and tender process.
• Securing supply agreements and gaining access to relevant purchasing frameworks.
• Working with transport teams to develop competitive, profitable delivered pricing.
• Understanding regional competitors, supply capacity and market opportunities.
• Developing a strong pipeline of major construction and infrastructure projects.
• Handing established contracts over to the regional sales team while maintaining a smooth customer experience.

Skills

New business development

Contract negotiation

Relationship building

Market knowledge

Job description

Gap Personnel Limited is recruiting a Business Development Manager for an established aggregates business with ambitious plans to expand beyond its Southwest core market. You will own growth across the Midlands and South East, securing substantial supply contracts and building relationships with major contractors.

You will bring established networks in aggregates or heavy construction materials, plus the ability to turn early conversations into profitable, long-term agreements.