Required: Business Development Manager
Locations: Cornwall or Devon offices (hybrid/field-based role)
Employment: Permanent/full time
Additional information: Performance-related bonus structure, Car Allowance, Fuel Card, Pension, Mobile Phone, Laptop and Tablet.
Holidays: 30 Days Holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
Business Hours: 8am - 5pm
Salary: up to £50k
The Role
The Business Development Manager will play a key role in identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities while strengthening existing client relationships.
This role is ideal for a commercially driven professional with strong knowledge of the M&E or construction services sector and a proven ability to win work in a competitive regional market.
Key Responsibilities
* Identify and pursue new business opportunities across Devon and Cornwall
* Develop and manage a strong sales pipeline across target sectors
* Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders
* Attend networking events, industry functions, and client meetings to promote the business
* Work collaboratively with estimating and operational teams to support tender submissions and presentations
* Track market trends, competitor activity, and framework opportunities
* Support strategic growth plans, including repeat business and framework appointments
* Maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular sales reports to senior management
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in a Business Development or Sales role within M&E, construction, or building services
* Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical contracting environments
* Demonstrable track record of winning new business and developing client accounts
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
* Self‑motivated, target‑driven, and commercially astute
* Comfortable working autonomously across a regional territory
* Full UK driving license – Desirable
* Existing network of contacts within the South West construction or M&E market would be beneficial
* Experience working with public sector frameworks or large commercial projects
* Familiarity with tendering and pre‑construction processes
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