Strategic Growth Manager for New Division

Huntress; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntress is seeking an ambitious Account Manager to join a growing technical consultancy operating within the property and construction sector. You will own client relationships, win new business, and shape the strategy of a new division.

Initially hands-on, the role offers progression into management and exposure to major projects across education, healthcare, defence, and fire remediation. A fast-paced, professional services environment awaits with ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven business development experience within a technical or professional services environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence communicating with clients face-to-face and remotely.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with clients across the property, construction and engineering sectors.
• Identify and engage prospective clients through networking, research and business development activity.
• Attend client meetings, industry events and sector-specific conferences.
• Produce proposals and manage incoming enquiries.
• Understand future projects and workforce requirements from existing clients.
• Support onboarding of new clients and manage contractual documentation.
• Maintain active networks with technical professionals.
• Manage full recruitment lifecycle for contract and permanent roles.
• Contribute to marketing initiatives including social media, website content and brand development.
• Collaborate with finance, administration and recruitment colleagues to drive operational excellence.
• Support growth of the division with potential to recruit and lead a team as the business expands.

Skills

Business development

Relationship-building

Commercial awareness

Communication

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Huntress is seeking an ambitious Account Manager to join a growing technical consultancy operating within the property and construction sector. You will own client relationships, win new business, and shape the strategy of a new division.

Initially hands-on, the role offers progression into management and exposure to major projects across education, healthcare, defence, and fire remediation. A fast-paced, professional services environment awaits with ongoing development opportunities.