Business development manager

Business Development Manager Location: Loughton Sector: Construction Salary: GBP45,000 + GBP60,000 + Competitive Package Job Type: Permanent On Site Fantastic opportunity to work with a well established construction firm who are respected throughout the industry! Specialising in refurbishment and new build projects with a value range up to GBP7m in both the public and private sectors under Traditional and Design Build contracts. They believe the people make their business along with their success story.. Sound good so far? The Role: As a Business Development Manager working as part of the pre-construction team your responsibilities will include: Proactively develop and manage relationships with customers, consultants, and other project stakeholders to promote the Company #39;s good reputation. Maintain regular contact with key customers and consultants predominantly through meetings and phone calls. Obtain market intelligence and track future pricing opportunities with the objective of securing a place on tender lists, prioritising those schemes which most closely fit the Company #39;s target market. Gather intelligence on current pricing opportunities and feedback to Directors and work winning team members. Gather information from customers and consultants on selection questionnaire and tender submission performance to inform improvement of future submissions. Liaise with the Managing Director and Pre-Construction Director to agree which opportunities are to be pursued/declined. Assist with the process of managing secured frameworks, liaising with others within the Company as necessary, to ensure that opportunities under those frameworks are maximised. Ensure that Opportunity information on CRM is accurate and kept up to date, including post submission feedback received. Lead the delivery of the Company #39;s programme of marketing events. Keep abreast of developments in industry best practice and trends within the industry and disseminate information to others within the Company as appropriate. Support the Company #39;s commitment to sustainabilityA strong candidate will ideally have: Embedded experience gained within a contracting organisation or related consultancy. Excellent oral and written communication skills Can represent the Company in client meetings credibly and confidently. Good understanding of the legal framework for procurement of construction projects and the various procurement routes . Friendly and approachable personality with ability to engage positively with a broad spectrum of people. Customer focused, with the ability to build strong lasting relationships with clients and teams. Sufficient technical construction knowledge to be able to engage with customers and consultants around project technical drivers.Benefits The successful candidate will be rewarded with a market competitive package commensurate with experience and capability