Business Development Manager - Contract - Construction

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - CONTRACT - CONSTRUCTION

Based in Saffron Walden, you will be working on behalf of a respected construction contractor, who are looking to increase their business pipeline. You will be an experienced Business Development Manager, with demonstrated business development experience in the construction sector (not civil).

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

- Produce fresh growth, enlarging the client base and driving the business forward
- Develop meetings for Directors with new clients and obtain tendering opportunities in the refurbishment and maintenance sector
- Initiating feasible development strategies aiming to provide significant, sustainable medium and longer term growth for the business
- Liaise effectively with clients and board members alike, conveying ideas, and closing business confidently
- Identifying and seizing upon profitable market opportunities
- Working across new build and/or refurbishment projects 

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED 

- Extensive construction experience, with clearly defined background in Business Development
- An evidenced, proven track record of success within a business development role
- Willing to adapt quickly to the companies culture and way of working
- Team player and have excellent networking and communications skills
- Work on your own initiative, and to an exceedingly high quality
- Able to work well in high pressure situations; working flexibly, adapting to a variable workload
- Charismatic, and able to communicate effectively and persuasively with a multitude of clients
- Proficient in MS Outlook and Excel