At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead growth in construction and infrastructure markets by securing high-value projects.
- Company: Dynamic company focused on strategic business development across the UK.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent package, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a motivated team and drive strategic growth in a thriving industry.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by building relationships and winning complex projects.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in B2B business development with strong negotiation skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
- Role: Senior Business
- Development
- Manager
Salary: £65-75k (Depending on Experience) + excellent package Overview We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Senior Business Development Manager to lead growth across major construction, infrastructure, industrial and public sector markets throughout the UK.
This role is focused on identifying and securing high-value project opportunities, building strategic relationships with key stakeholders, influencing specifications at early project stages and converting opportunities into long-term business partnerships.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of developing business within complex project environments, managing long sales cycles and delivering sustainable revenue growth through strategic account development and new business acquisition.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a strategic business development plan to support UK growth objectives.
- Identify, target and secure opportunities with major contractors, infrastructure organisations, consultants and public sector clients.
- Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers, including procurement professionals, project directors, construction managers and design teams.
- Influence project specifications and requirements during the early stages of project development.
- Create and manage a robust pipeline of opportunities across construction, infrastructure, utilities, transport, energy, industrial and public sector markets.
- Manage strategic customer accounts and develop long-term partnerships.
- Attend client meetings, industry events, exhibitions and networking opportunities.
- Generate and qualify new business opportunities through market intelligence and proactive engagement.
- Maintain accurate sales forecasting and pipeline management through CRM systems.
- Collaborate with internal teams to develop commercially competitive solutions and proposals.
- Negotiate commercial agreements and contractual terms within delegated authority levels.
- Monitor market activity, competitor movements and emerging trends to support business growth.
- Support the development of new solutions by communicating customer and market requirements.
- Prepare regular sales, pipeline and performance reports for senior leadership.
- Deliver agreed sales, margin and growth targets. Skills & Experience Essential
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in B2B business development or technical sales.
- Proven track record of selling into major contractors, infrastructure organisations or large project environments.
- Demonstrable success in securing significant project opportunities and delivering revenue growth.
- Experience of specification sales, consultative selling or strategic business development.
- Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent presentation, communication and relationship management skills. Desirable
- Experience working within construction, infrastructure, engineering, manufacturing or industrial sectors (Military, Aerospace, Defence, etc will be considered).
- Established network of contacts within major contractors, project delivery organisations or end-user clients.
- Engineering, technical or business-related qualification.
- Professional qualification in Sales, Business Development, Marketing or a related discipline.
- Training in consultative, solution-based or strategic selling methodologies.
- Experience managing key accounts and developing long-term customer relationships.
- Formal negotiation or commercial contracting training.
What We're Looking For You will be a self-motivated business developer who thrives on identifying opportunities, building trusted client relationships and winning complex projects.
You will be comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and contributing to the strategic growth of a successful UK business
Senior Business Development Manager in Manchester employer: Baker and Baker Recruitment Limited
Join a dynamic team in Southam as a Sales Administrator, where your contributions will be valued and rewarded. We foster a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth, offering clear pathways for career advancement into sales roles. With a focus on collaboration and customer satisfaction, this is an excellent opportunity for those eager to develop their skills in a thriving environment.
Contact Details:
Baker and Baker Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
