Internal Business Development Manager

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum

Location: Alton, Hampshire

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 5:00pm

Interviewing: Immediately

(Experience within construction, engineering, form-work, or temporary works sectors is desirable.)

About Us

Conquip Engineering Group is a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of innovative construction equipment and engineered solutions. Our products support major construction and infrastructure projects across the UK and internationally. We pride ourselves on delivering practical solutions that improve efficiency and safety on site, while maintaining strong relationships with contractors, engineers, and project teams throughout the construction industry. At Conquip, we operate in a fast-paced and collaborative environment where initiative, accountability, and teamwork are essential to our success.

Our culture is built around five core values:

• Earn Trust
• Take Ownership of Outcomes
• Execution Matters
• Be a Winner – Win as a Team
• Relentlessly Positive

The Role

We are looking for a confident and driven Internal Business Development Manager to support our external sales team by generating new opportunities and strengthening relationships with key clients. This role focuses on identifying new contacts within existing accounts, researching new companies and projects, and arranging meetings for our Area Sales Managers (ASM). Confidence, persistence, and strong communication skills are essential. You will play a key role in expanding Conquip’s presence across relevant construction projects, helping ensure our solutions are considered early in project planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development & Appointment Setting
  • Identify and research new contacts within existing client organisations using tools such as LinkedIn and Lusha.
  • Contact prospective clients and arrange meetings for the Area Sales Managers (ASM).
  • Engage with previously untapped contacts within key contractor organisations.
  • Focus outreach on high-value opportunities within priority contractor networks.
• Project Tracking & Market Research
  • Track upcoming projects, planning applications, and construction developments.
  • Identify opportunities where Conquip products or solutions may be relevant.
  • Pass project intelligence to Regional Sales Managers (RSM) and ASMs when contracts are awarded to main contractors.
• CRM & Data Management
  • Maintain accurate records by adding new contacts and company details to the CRM system.
  • Keep client and project information up to date to support sales activity.
• Prospect Identification
  • Research new companies and potential customers within relevant sectors.
  • Conduct initial credit checks where required and share findings with ASM/RSM during monthly sales meetings.
• Marketing Collaboration
  • Support marketing outreach campaigns by assisting with contact research and targeted prospect engagement.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Excellent telephone manner, with a polite, persistent, and tenacious approach
• Good planning and organisational ability
• Methodical and accurate approach to research and data entry
• Ability to communicate professionally with contacts at all levels, from site personnel to senior directors and CEOs

Personal Qualities

• Confident communicator with a proactive approach to outreach
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and organisational discipline
• Positive, solutions-focused attitude with a “can-do” mindset
• Ability to represent Conquip professionally across the construction industry
• Alignment with Conquip’s core values and team culture

Why Join Conquip?

Joining Conquip means becoming part of a growing and ambitious engineering business where your work directly contributes to developing new client relationships and supporting major construction projects. You will work alongside an experienced sales and marketing team, gaining exposure to the wider construction market while helping drive new business opportunities across the UK.

To be considered for this opportunity, please apply directly via this advert or reach out to our Head of Recruitment for further information.