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- Salary: 45,000 - 55,000 + Bonus / Commission + Car / Allowance
- Location: North of England (M62 Corridor - Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Hull)
Job Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Development Manager to join a well-established specialist joinery contractor delivering high-quality bespoke solutions across commercial and residential sectors. This is a key strategic role focused on expanding the company's presence across the M62 corridor, developing new relationships and securing profitable work with main contractors, developers, architects and designers. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving growth, working closely with the commercial and estimating teams to convert opportunities into secured projects. This role is suitable to individuals coming from a BDM, Sales Manager or Field Sales backgrounds. Job Requirements - Proven experience in a Business Development role within construction, joinery or fit-out sectors
Strong network across the North of England (M62 corridor desirable)
Track record of securing new business and developing client relationships
Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of construction processes
Ability to work independently and manage a pipeline of opportunities
Experience working with subcontractors or specialist contractors (advantageous)
Knowledge of estimating / tender processes (desirable)
Proficient with CRM systems and pipeline reporting (desirable)
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
Salary & Benefits - Salary 45,000 - 55,000
Bonus / commission structure
Company car or car allowance
Pension scheme
Holiday allowance
Expenses covered
Long-term progression opportunities
Strategic involvement in business growth
Ongoing professional development
Key Responsibilities - Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities across the North of England
Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, developers, architects and designers
Generate and manage a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities
Lead client meetings, presentations and tender discussions
Work closely with estimating and commercial teams to convert leads into secured projects
Monitor market trends, competitor activity and sector opportunities
Attend networking events, industry functions and client meetings
Maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular pipeline reporting
Support bid submissions with client insight and strategic input
Represent the business professionally at all times
Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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