Business Development Partner

Jewson Partnership Solutions (JPS), specialists in providing solutions and building materials for our customers in the Public Sector such as Housing Associations and Local Authorities, is on the hunt for a Business Development Partner to cover Cambridge, Norfolk, the East Midlands, Yorkshire and the North East. All applicants must have a full UK driving licence.

At JPS, we’re focused on building strong partnerships, delivering innovative solutions and driving long-term growth across the Public Sector. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven professional who enjoys developing new business, building lasting customer relationships and creating strategic partnerships that deliver value.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Identifying, developing and winning new business opportunities across the social housing and public sector markets.
• Building strong relationships with key decision-makers and positioning JPS as a trusted partner.
• Developing innovative, evidence‑led proposals that deliver value and efficiency for customers.
• Managing and maintaining a strong pipeline of opportunities through effective CRM management.
• Working collaboratively with internal teams including Bids, Estimating, Operations and Partnerships to deliver winning customer solutions.
• Supporting contract mobilisation, retention and ongoing customer engagement activities.
• Representing JPS at exhibitions, customer events and industry networking opportunities.
• Championing social value initiatives that support communities and strengthen customer partnerships.
• Monitoring market trends, customer insight and commercial performance to identify opportunities for growth.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in business development, sales or strategic partnerships within a customer‑facing environment.
• Experience within the Public Sector or social housing sector is preferred.
• Strong commercial awareness with a track record of delivering profitable growth.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to build relationships at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage pipelines, priorities and reporting effectively.
• Experience working collaboratively across multiple business functions.
• Good understanding of public sector procurement processes and commercial agreements.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office packages and CRM systems such as Salesforce.
• A proactive, results‑driven approach with the resilience and energy to succeed in a fast‑paced environment.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive Basic Salary.
• Performance Related Bonus.
• 34 days holiday per year.
• Retirement Savings Plan (Pension) with Legal & General Life Assurance – From your first day of employment with us you are automatically covered for a lump‑sum death in service benefit of 2 x your basic salary. However, if you join the STARK Building Materials Retirement Savings Plan (including if you are automatically enrolled) and contribute a minimum of 4% of your Pensionable Earnings, your lump sum death in service benefit will be increased to 4 x your Pensionable Earnings.
• Work Perks – A platform home to hundreds of high street and online discounts via Reward Gateway.
• Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App, including access to a digital GP, second medical opinions, mental health consultations, bereavement support and nutritional consultations.
• Voluntary company benefits such as Car Salary Sacrifice scheme with VWFS, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare and Critical Illness Cover.
• Refer a Friend scheme.

STARK Building Materials UK is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.