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We are seeking a highly motivated and organised individual to join a highly successful and rapidly growing national contractor within the ECO/Social Housing sector.
A leading provider of retrofit installation services, dedicated to improving energy efficiency and sustainability in the UK’s housing stock. With a strong track record in delivering high-quality solutions, we are now seeking a proactive and driven Business Development Manager to expand our footprint in the social housing sector, focusing on building relationships with Local Authorities and Housing Associations.
As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, developing, and managing a strong pipeline of retrofit tender opportunities. You will actively build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders in the social housing sector and collaborate closely with internal teams including marketing and bid writing to drive new business growth.
The successful candidate will have:
* Proven track record in business development or sales within the construction, retrofit, or social housing sectors
* Strong understanding of public sector tendering processes and frameworks
* Excellent communication, networking, and relationship-building skills
* Ability to represent the company at industry events and confidently engage with senior stakeholders
* Experience collaborating with marketing and bid writing teams is highly desirable
* Self-starter with strong organisational and time management skills
* Full UK driving license and willingness to travel
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Operational excellence
* Pipeline Development: Identify and qualify tender opportunities for retrofit installation projects within the social housing sector
* Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with Local Authorities, Housing Associations, and other relevant bodies
* Event Participation: Attend and represent the company at key social housing and retrofit-related events, conferences, and networking sessions
* Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing team to tailor campaigns targeting the social housing sector and support lead generation efforts
* Bid Coordination: Liaise with the bid writing team to ensure high-quality, competitive submissions aligned with client expectations
* Market Intelligence: Monitor industry trends, policy developments (e.g. LARS, SHDF), and funding opportunities relevant to retrofit works
* Reporting: Maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular updates on business development activities and pipeline status to senior management
Financial focus:
* Management of sales targets, volume growth and customer retention
* Maximising opportunities to enhance business profitability
* Targeting and procurement of new business through focussed sales drive
* Evaluation of existing customer base to always ensure volume / margin maximisation
* Identifying & pursuing business development opportunities
* Preparing commercial propositions for new & existing customers in conjunction with the Commercial department
Customer focus:
* Developing & managing ‘real’ relationships with customer portfolio
* Ensuring the customer(s) is / are kept fully informed of all areas which affect contract performance
* Exploring & developing new opportunities with the current and potential customer base
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