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Business Development Manager
Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 per annum
Location: Birmingham
We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading provider of hard services and MEP solutions, for an experienced and commercially driven Electrical Business Development Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation and play a key role in securing high-value contracts (up to £1.5m) across commercial, industrial, and public sector environments.
Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing client relationships, and driving strategic growth within the hard services project space.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a strategic business development plan to drive revenue growth
- Identify and pursue new opportunities through market research, networking, and direct outreach
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders
- Lead the tendering and bidding process in collaboration with the Bid Manager
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure project feasibility and profitability
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform strategy
- Negotiate contracts and ensure compliance with company policies
- Meet and exceed sales targets with consistent pipeline growth
- Provide regular sales reports and forecasts to the Commercial Director
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management within hard services, MEP, or facilities management
- Strong understanding of commercial, industrial, or public sector projects
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- Experience managing the full sales cycle from lead generation to contract close
- Commercially minded with the ability to identify profitable opportunities and mitigate risks
- Proficient in CRM systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and reporting tools
- Degree or relevant qualification in engineering, facilities management, business, or related field (desirable)
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