Technical Sales BDM Manager (Construction Sector) in Essex

Success Recruit is proud to be partnering with a dynamic and forward‑thinking, leading construction company based in Central Essex, currently seeking an experienced and highly organised Sales / Business Development Manager to join their growing team and support refurbishment contracts. The successful Technical Sales Business Development Manager will excel in client‑facing positions; communicating with professionalism and demonstrating a strong ability to build long‑lasting connections with existing relationships. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, sales acumen, and project coordination skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate previous experience in a consultative sales / account management position or have previously grown and managed own business within a construction or related industry sector.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, rapport skills, and a can‑do attitude to exceed expectations.
• Exhibit a solution‑orientated, entrepreneurial mindset and be looking to develop further within career.
• Be a people‑person, comfortable & confident to deliver proposals / presentations face‑to‑face and cold‑call to build and develop new relationships.

Benefits

• The opportunity to join a well‑established business with fantastic long‑term careers.
• Free parking.
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
• 3 x death in service.
• Access to a discounted benefits package, including gym membership.

Job specification

Purpose of the role: The main objective of the Technical Sales Business Development Manager is to develop & maintain strong working relationships, identify new business opportunities, and oversee the sales process for technical products / services & refurbishments. The ideal candidate will ideally have experience of building rapport and identifying new business opportunities, be confident pitching or presenting to mid‑large groups of people and have proven success closing tenders. A growth & business mindset will be highly beneficial to thrive in this position as the candidate will work closely within the senior leadership team.

Duties will include

• Developing & executing strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets.
• Tracking sales performance and delivering regular updates to senior management.
• Nurturing an existing client base, as well as identifying & pursuing new business opportunities.
• Preparing / delivering compelling proposals, technical presentations, and quotations tailored to client requirements.
• Conducting regular client meetings / site visits to strengthen relationships and provide technical advice.
• Supporting the Project Manager, monitoring the progress / budget of each project and maintaining seamless communication with the clients and internal staff.
• Collaborating with the engineering & design teams to ensure the solution is feasible and aligns with client requirements.
• Ensuring all work complies with safety regulations, quality standards, and relevant legislation.
• Working closely with the senior management team to improve / streamline processes impacting not only sales but the business as a whole.
• Preparing accurate forecast & pipeline reports.

This position would suit someone who is personable and driven, who is seeking an opportunity that goes beyond sales and opens doors for future leadership and a wider brief as you will have the opportunity to work closely alongside two senior management individuals who are well respected in the workplace and industry sector. This is a Central Essex office‑based position, however, there will be a requirement for weekly site visits within the City of London and flexibility is needed around this. Someone who thrives opening new opportunities and developing them will thrive in this position long term.

Hours: Monday Friday, 8am‑4:30pm

Salary: Circa £45k + bonuses