Development Manager jobs in United Kingdom

Reference: J6911_1758552831

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire

We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a thriving, family-owned business who work within the construction sector, based onsite in Banbury. The role is full time and permanent offering a salary of between £50,000 and £60,000. Working closely with the Commercial Director and Managing Director, you will play a pivotal role in developing client relationships, identifying new business, and ensuring our services are positioned as the partner of choice within the construction sector.

Key Responsibilities of the Business Development Manager:

• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to negotiation and closing.
• Develop and implement strategies to expand market share.
• Identify, pursue, and secure opportunities with main contractors, sub-contractors, and developers
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular engagement, site visits, presentations, tenders, and meetings.
• Work with the surveying team to fully understand project requirements, ensuring proposals are accurate and compelling.
• Collaborate with operations and project teams to support the seamless delivery of scaffolding solutions.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and industry regulations to inform strategy and positioning.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and networking forums.
• Review and negotiate contracts, attending pre-start meetings where required.
• Support the finance team in the collection of payments, assisting in resolving any disputes.
• Provide input into commercial budgets and forecasting.
• Manage the CRM system to ensure data accuracy and effective pipeline reporting.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of national accounts

Experience and Skills Required for the Business Development Manager Role:

• Business development, account management, and contract negotiation.
• Tender preparation and bid writing.
• Strong commercial awareness and market analysis.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic planning and proactive problem solving.
• Motivated and dedicated, with a strong alignment to organisational goals.
• Positive, proactive, and willing to "get stuck in".
• Detail-oriented and thorough in approach.
• Resilient, hardworking, and results-focused.
• Trustworthy and committed to acting with integrity.
• Professional, diplomatic, and discreet in all interactions.
• Accountable, taking ownership
• Excellent communicator, able to influence and inspire others through expertise and data-driven insight.
• Confident relationship builder at all levels of a customer’s organisation.
• Deep understanding of the sales process.
• Strong multitasking and organisational abilities.
• Strategic thinker with foresight and commercial acumen.
• IT proficient: MS Office (Word, Excel) and CRM systems

What’s in it for You?

Working for a family-run business built on trust, professionalism, and long-standing relationships. Joining means becoming part of a team where your contribution is valued, your ideas are heard, and your career can grow. They offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to represent a respected and NASC-accredited business.
• Direct exposure to major projects and national accounts.
• Clear career progression with scope to make a lasting impact.
• A culture that balances professionalism with genuine care for our people and clients.
• 33 days hols including bank hols
• Company car
• Company pension