South West - Can be based; Bristol, Gloucester, Swindon, Cardiff and surrounding areas
£65,000 - £70,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance + Discretionary Bonus + Training + Progression + Pension + Private Medical Insurance + Life Assurance + Excellent Holiday Package
Are you an experienced Business Development professional with a background in utilities, construction, or infrastructure?
Do you have a proven track record of developing new business, managing client relationships, and converting opportunities into secured projects?
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's leading multi-utility businesses, delivering essential infrastructure solutions across electricity, gas, water, wastewater, fibre and clean heat networks. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager to develop new opportunities and strengthen relationships with both new and existing customers across the Midlands and South of England.
In this role, you'll be responsible for developing a strong pipeline of opportunities, identifying new business, managing customer relationships and supporting projects through the full sales cycle. You'll work closely with estimating, commercial and operational teams to develop proposals, manage negotiations and ensure a smooth handover into project delivery.
The role offers a high degree of autonomy and is well suited to someone who enjoys a client-facing position, is commercially minded and has the drive to develop new business within a growing utilities and infrastructure environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established business with strong industry backing, excellent benefits and genuine opportunities for career development.
The Role:
Develop and grow a strong pipeline of opportunities across the Midlands and South of England
Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients
Identify and secure new business opportunities across residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use developments
Manage enquiries from initial opportunity through to proposal, negotiation and contract award
Work closely with estimating and internal teams to develop commercially viable proposals
Represent the business at client meetings, industry events and other relevant opportunitiesThe Person:
Proven experience in a B2B Business Development or Sales role
Experience within utilities, utility connections, construction or infrastructure is highly desirable
Proven track record of achieving sales targets and generating new business
Strong account management and relationship-building skills
Experience managing opportunities through the full sales cycle
Based within the South West and willing to travel across the region
Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Nathan Williams at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates
Salary description
£65000.00 - £70000.00 per year