Business Development Manager – Construction & Maintenance
Business Development Manager
Location: Southern Home Counties & Wessex
Salary: £50,000 + car allowance, fuel card, up to 25% bonus, and standard benefits
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a market-leading construction and maintenance business. You’ll play a key role in driving new business growth while managing existing client relationships across the Southern Home Counties and Wessex regions.
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially focused sales professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building relationships, and wants to make a measurable impact on branch performance.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Generating high-quality enquiries and opportunities to ensure your branch meets turnover targets.
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Splitting your week between new business generation (around 40%) and account management.
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Monitoring performance against targets and taking proactive steps to close any gaps.
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Building long-term relationships with key clients through regular contact, meetings, and events.
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Attending networking functions and client entertainment to strengthen your regional presence.
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Using the ERP system daily to manage pipelines, log opportunities, and maintain accurate data.
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Producing monthly sales reports and conducting branch reviews with your Branch Manager.
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Supporting bid submissions to ensure proposals are delivered on time and to a high standard.
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Contributing to marketing and social media activity in collaboration with the Digital Marketing Coordinator.
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Managing quotations, following up on opportunities, and ensuring outstanding client communication.
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Developing partnerships with key supply chain partners such as Dulux, Crown, and PPG.
What We’re Looking For
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Minimum 2 years’ experience in business development and account management.
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Proven success managing multiple clients and driving new revenue growth.
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At least 1 year’s experience selling services into public or private sector clients (e.g. Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Education, Health, Commercial, Retail, or Leisure).
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Industry background within construction, maintenance, or a Tier 1 Contractor is desirable.
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Strong communication, organisation, and relationship-building skills.
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Full UK driving licence required.
Why Join?
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Competitive salary and bonus potential (up to 25%)
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Car allowance and fuel card
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Supportive, growth-focused culture
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Opportunity to work with respected brands and clients
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Clear career development path
If you have any questions please call hris on (phone number removed) or click apply