Business Development Manager, South
- Chelmsford, Essex
- £80,000-100,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday
Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, free parking, free lunches, statutory pension, accident and life cover, health cash plan, discount scheme, salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme, expenses paid,, Growth by sharing Bonus schemeAre you a natural relationship builder who thrives in complex, multi-stakeholder environments? This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking, highly respected organisation at the forefront of delivering innovative, large-scale building projects across London.As a Business Development Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in nurturing relationships, influencing key stakeholders, and moving opportunities through a carefully structured pipeline. This isn't about quick wins... it's about trust, strategy, and building long-term value.The Role
- Own and manage a defined section of the business development pipeline
- Engage with architects, contractors, and building owners, developing meaningful and lasting partnerships
- Strategically position the company's services in a competitive marketplace
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure a coordinated, client-focused approach
- Accurately manage CRM data and produce timely reports for leadership
- Spend the majority of your time out networking and meeting stakeholders face-to-face (London and surrounding areas)
- Experience working in a project-based business, with long and complex sales cycles
- Strong networking and relationship-building skills, confident engaging with senior stakeholders
- A strategic mindset... able to plan, prioritise, and execute business development activities that create tangible results
- Hunger to progress, resilience under pressure, and a natural ability to ask the right questions
- Ideally, exposure to the construction industry, façades, or subcontracting