Business Development Manager - Construction

Business Development Manager / Area Sales Manager – Modular Construction, Salary: cGBP45k, car allowance, uncapped commission, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and other benefits! Field based role with national coverage – flexibility in terms of candidate location.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Manager / Area Sales Manager to work for an industry leading business who specialise in the hire, sale and maintenance of modular accommodation / portable cabins and associated products. The ideal candidate will have experience of selling into the construction industry client base (though not essential) and have a proven track record in developing new business in a field sales role. Experience in portable cabin hire, plant hire or a construction related environment would be a distinct advantage though not essential.
The role of Business Development Manager / Area Sales Manager:
* Identify, develop, negotiate, and close new business opportunities to improve market position and support the financial growth of the business.
* Focus on high value contracts and significant tender opportunities. Attend/lead meetings with clients for Stage 1, mid–tender, award, and pre–start meetings for these projects as/when appropriate
* Develop, implement, and maintain a "Business Development Plan" to include overall strategy for year–on–year performance of both existing and new client base.
* Represent the business at any conferences, trade fairs and networking events deemed appropriate.
* Manage and report on the effective implementation of a marketing strategy to maintain
market relevance and promote products and services to increase sales.
* Continuously manage, develop, and improve the Company website, co–ordinating interactions with other staff for content inputs. Liaise with the Sales Manager for regular refresh of stock listed for sale.
* Re–launch the Company's social media platforms, starting with LinkedIn. Ensure that content is regular, engaging and in keeping with the business' brand and direction.
If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for then please apply by attaching your CV.
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