Expire in: 24 days
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + Bonus / Commission + Car / Allowance
Location: North of England (M62 Corridor - Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Hull)
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Development Manager to join a well-established specialist joinery contractor delivering high-quality bespoke solutions across commercial and residential sectors.
This is a key strategic role focused on expanding the company's presence across the M62 corridor, developing new relationships and securing profitable work with main contractors, developers, architects and designers.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving growth, working closely with the commercial and estimating teams to convert opportunities into secured projects. This role is suitable to individuals coming from a BDM, Sales Manager or Field Sales backgrounds.
Job Requirements
Proven experience in a Business Development role within construction, joinery or fit-out sectors
* Strong network across the North of England (M62 corridor desirable)
* Track record of securing new business and developing client relationships
* Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills
* Strong commercial awareness and understanding of construction processes
* Ability to work independently and manage a pipeline of opportunities
* Experience working with subcontractors or specialist contractors (advantageous)
* Knowledge of estimating / tender processes (desirable)
* Proficient with CRM systems and pipeline reporting (desirable)
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
Salary & Benefits
Salary £45,000 - £55,000
* Bonus / commission structure
* Company car or car allowance
* Pension scheme
* Holiday allowance
* Expenses covered
* Long-term progression opportunities
* Strategic involvement in business growth
* Ongoing professional development
Key Responsibilities
Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities across the North of England
* Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, developers, architects and designers
* Generate and manage a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities
* Lead client meetings, presentations and tender discussions
* Work closely with estimating and commercial teams to convert leads into secured projects
* Monitor market trends, competitor activity and sector opportunities
* Attend networking events, industry functions and client meetings
* Maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular pipeline reporting
* Support bid submissions with client insight and strategic input
* Represent the business professionally at all times
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Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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