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Business Development Manager

Ref: AS8680706

London, UK

£50,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Business Development
  • Revenue Growth
  • Market Expansion

About the candidate

The candidate is an accomplished Business Development Manager with a distinctive seven-year track record in the construction sector, focusing on housebuilders and residential developers throughout the UK. They possess a refined understanding of the specification sales process and have demonstrated exceptional prowess in securing and managing significant contracts, especially in technical products like ventilation systems. Known for their exceptional interpersonal skills, this professional thrives on cultivating robust relationships with senior stakeholders, ensuring both commercial and technical alignment.

Having served in progressively senior roles across regional and national firms, the candidate excels in strategic sales planning, market analysis, and team leadership. Their ability to drive business growth through innovative sales strategies and customer-focused solutions translates into tangible market share and revenue increases. This proactive manager is highly organised, commercially driven and is always eager to take on new challenges in the construction industry to scale business operations and achieve sales excellence.

What makes them great?

  • Market Expansion: Successfully increased market share by 20% through strategic sales initiatives at a regional construction firm.
  • Revenue Growth: Achieved a 30% increase in repeat business by enhancing CRM strategies and customer engagement at a technical solutions provider.
  • Sales Increase: Contributed to a 15% growth in sales revenue by capitalising on new business opportunities within the new build housing market at a national electrical distributor.

Areas of expertise

  • Strategic Business Development: Skilled in building strategic partnerships and increasing market share within the construction industry.
  • CRM and Sales Process Management: Proven ability to implement efficient CRM systems and manage complex sales cycles from prospecting to closure.
  • Market Analysis and Industry Knowledge: Effective at conducting thorough market research to guide strategic decisions and stay ahead of industry trends.