Glasgow
£80,000 - £88,000 + Car Allowance + Discretionary Bonus + Pension + Private Medical Insurance + Life Assurance + Excellent Holiday Package
Are you an experienced Business Development or Commercial professional with a strong background in the utilities or infrastructure sector?
Do you have experience leading teams, managing major accounts and securing complex contracts within a regulated or technical environment?
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's leading multi-utility businesses, delivering essential infrastructure solutions across electricity, gas, heat, water, wastewater and fibre. Due to continued growth across Scotland, they are looking to appoint a Senior Business Development Manager to lead strategic growth, develop key client relationships and support a high-performing Business Development team.
In this senior position, you'll play a key role in shaping and delivering the regional business development strategy. You'll identify high-value opportunities, manage major project accounts, support complex bids and negotiations, and work closely with design, engineering, estimating and delivery teams to develop commercially strong solutions.
You'll also lead and mentor a team of Business Development Managers, helping to drive performance, remove barriers to growth and develop long-term customer relationships.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious commercial professional who wants to take ownership of strategic growth within a growing utilities business, while having the autonomy and influence to make a real impact.
The Role:
Develop and deliver a strategic business development plan across the Southeast and East Midlands
Identify emerging market trends, new sectors and high-value commercial opportunities
Lead, manage and mentor a team of Business Development Managers
Develop and maintain senior-level relationships with key clients and strategic partners
Manage major project accounts and support the delivery of high-value opportunities
Lead commercial discussions, pricing strategies, contract negotiations and deal structures
Support complex bids and tenders, working closely with design, engineering, estimating and delivery teams
Drive continuous improvement across business development processes and ways of working
Represent the business at client meetings, industry events and other strategic forums
The Person:
Proven experience in a senior Business Development, Commercial or Sales leadership position
Strong background within utilities, infrastructure, construction or a related technical sector
Experience managing and developing a Business Development or Sales team
Strong understanding of the utilities sector, ideally across areas such as electricity, gas, heat, water, wastewater or fibre
Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)
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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
£80000.00 - £88000.00 per year