Sales and Business Development Executive

Overview

Our client is seeking a proactive and driven Sales & Business Development Executive to join their Manchester-based team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a key role within the business, focused on developing new client relationships, generating opportunities, and supporting the company\’s continued growth within the surfacing and civil engineering sector. You\\\’ll be responsible for managing the full sales cycle – from identifying leads and preparing quotations to securing contracts and maintaining lasting partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities across the commercial, industrial, and local authority sectors
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships to encourage repeat and referral business
• Preparing and presenting professional sales quotations and proposals
• Working closely with the estimating and operations teams to ensure accurate project pricing and smooth delivery
• Monitoring market trends and competitor activity to support strategic decision-making
• Attending client meetings and site visits as required
• Achieving and exceeding agreed sales targets and growth objectives
• Proven experience in sales or business development within the tarmac, surfacing, or civil engineering industries (essential)
• Strong understanding of surfacing materials, techniques, and industry standards
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Confidence to manage your own pipeline and work independently
• A results-focused, motivated approach with strong commercial awareness
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales or business development within the tarmac, surfacing, or civil engineering industries (essential)
• Strong understanding of surfacing materials, techniques, and industry standards
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Confidence to manage your own pipeline and work independently
• A results-focused, motivated approach with strong commercial awareness
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary of £30,000 – £35,000, depending on experience

Supportive and professional working environment within a well-established regional contractor

Genuine opportunities for long-term career growth as the company continues to expand

The chance to work on a diverse range of projects with a trusted name in the industry