Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager – Do you have strong experience in sales and business development within the construction, energy, and infrastructure industries If so, come and join this company as their Business Development Manager!

Spider is advertising on behalf of a leading crane service company who are looking for a Business Development Manager to join their team in Colchester, Essex on a part-time permanent basis.

Why them

This is a leading mobile crane hire company with over 50 years of experience and a reputation for quality, reliability, and safety. Operating from depots in Colchester and Brentwood, they provide safe lifting solutions to industry and communities in a collaborative, considerate, and sustainable way.

Fantastic company benefits include:

• Competitive Salary: On offer is a competitive salary on experience of £47,000 per annum
• Holiday: 23 days annual leave pro rata
• Private Healthcare
• Flexible hours
• Employee extras: Health Shield Scheme, death-In-service and terminal Illness cover, bonus scheme (Up to 10% of salary annually), development plan and leadership opportunities, company car or options, at home, in office or on the road mix

About the role:

As a Business Development Manager, you will work closely with the Managing Director and the leadership team to establish strategic targets and drive company-wide initiatives. Your insights and recommendations will influence the way they do business, ensuring that they meet the evolving demands of customers and industries. In this role you will be working 28 hours per week with flexible hours to suit personal commitments.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Managing Director and leadership team to develop and implement short, medium, and long-term company strategies.
• Develop relationships and secure work with strategic targets.
• Build a deep understanding of customer needs, industries, and associated demands.
• Analyse how work is won and recommend process improvements.
• Collaborate on change implementation.
• Develop robust relationships with existing clients, engaging with them to gather feedback on completed work and future requirements.
• Collaborate with technical operatives and where appropriate act as client liaison to increase trust and develop ongoing relationships.

About you:

You should have strong experience in business development and operations management in a similar role, preferably within the construction industry such as energy / renewables / infrastructure. You will be a motivated sales professional with excellent sales, negotiation, and communication skills with solid experience in account management. You can collaborate effectively across all levels of the organisation and implement strategies and KPI’s. You should have a deep understanding of customer relations and business development principles, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You are self-driven with a goal-oriented mindset. Qualifications in business management, operations, or a related field are desirable.

If you feel you would suit this role, please forward an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Additional keywords: Operations Management, Strategic Development, Business Development, Lifting Operations, Sales, Account Management, Client Relationships, Lead Generation, Negotiation, Professional Growth, New Business, Sales Executive

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