Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager
Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance
Location: Mirfield, West Yorkshire (WF14) with hybrid working available and some occasional travel
About the Opportunity
We're partnering with a well-established, market-leading contractor operating within the landscaping, external works and construction sectors. With an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the UK and an ambitious growth strategy, they're looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager to drive new business opportunities and strengthen existing client relationships.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded individual who enjoys identifying opportunities, building relationships and playing a key role in the continued expansion of a successful business.
The Role
Reporting into the senior leadership team, you'll be responsible for generating new business opportunities across a range of construction sectors, developing relationships with key decision makers and helping secure high-value projects.
The role combines strategic business development with relationship management, working closely with estimating, commercial and operational teams to convert opportunities into successful project wins.
Key responsibilities include:
* Identifying and securing new business opportunities across construction, landscaping and external works markets.
* Developing relationships with principal contractors, developers, local authorities, consultants and other key stakeholders.
* Targeting upcoming construction projects and frameworks from early planning through to tender stage.
* Managing the full sales pipeline from lead generation through to contract award.
* Attending networking events, industry exhibitions and client meetings.
* Working closely with internal estimating and operational teams to produce winning tender submissions.
* Maintaining and developing existing client relationships to encourage repeat business.
* Monitoring market trends, competitor activity and future project opportunities.
* Preparing sales forecasts and pipeline reports for senior management.
* Representing the business professionally and acting as a trusted advisor to clients.
About You
* Previous experience as a BDM within construction or the built environment.
* Experience selling into principal contractors, developers, local authorities or construction consultancies.
* A strong understanding of the construction tendering process.
* Full UK driving licence.
What's on Offer
* Salary of £60,000-£75,000 depending on experience.
* £6,000 car allowance and annual discretionary bonus.
* Hybrid working available.
* 25 days annual leave
* Pension scheme.
* Long-term career progression within a growing and highly respected organisation
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed