Business Development Manager – Construction – London

My client is an established construction company who have expanded their business by opening up a new start-up construction company operating as their new subcontractor.The successful candidate will be working hand-in-hand with the director on expanding the company.

Reporting into the Director;

It is essential that the ideal candidate is a pro-active and enterprising individual.The role will require the candidate to look for new opportunities, establish new leads, as well as convert existing leads. The role will be varied and cover (amongst others), the following:

1.Researching; new sales avenues, as well as new companies and other contacts

2.Keep up to date with competitors’ activities and industry news.

3.Pitching to potential clients

4.Cold calling

5.Attending events

6.Visiting sites (across the UK).This could be to establish new leads, monitor existing leads, monitor progress of Company activity on site.

7.Maintain effective working relationships with staff at all levels within the Company and with all sister companies, as well as externally with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and third parties.

8.Where management of staff is required, the candidate would need to lead, motivate, communicate with, develop, appraise and performance manage staff.

9.Monitoring sales performance and reporting to the director.

Mandatory skills & experience:

·Prior experience in sales and business development

·IT skills; competent in Word & Excel

·Excellent spoken English

·Have his/her own car

Availability:

·Full time; 9:00– 17:00pm, Monday to Friday

·Offices based in Paddington (4 minutes’ walk from the station, no parking available).

Remuneration:

·up to £40k basic salary (DOE)

·Uncapped earnings on typically six-figure sales contracts

This is an immediate requirement with interviews available week commencing 19th November 2018

If this position is of interest please send an updated CV, or get in touch with Neil Dennison on 0207 401 8886 if you require any more information.