Diamond Search Recruitment are delighted to be representing our client, a company operating within the construction space, delivering quality projects nationwide. Our client have an excellent reputation in business, working to the highest quality standards and with a team of highly experienced experts, this company have a proven track record within their market. When it comes to their team, our client have a passion for their people; offering competitive salaries, excellent benefits and a positive company culture, this is a great place to work! Reports to Head of Business Development Location: Midlands Based Job Purpose The Business Development Manager is responsible for focusing on growing the business and extending the reach of products/services to increase revenue through all external communications with clients/potential clients. Duties include identifying new clients, pitching the company and controlling the image of external contact to clients/potential clients. To build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients whilst communicating (written, verbal or via presentation), socialising and entertaining. Duties and Responsibilities • Identifying new business opportunities, including new markets, new clients, new partnerships or new products and services. • To diversify a proportion of the company business into different construction sectors. • To take an active role in organising BD for the Midlands office. • Creating strategies to successfully reach new business opportunities. • Organising and streamlining of external contact to clients regarding opportunities and tenders. • Maintaining and developing relationships with current clients. • Attending conferences and events to build relationships with industry partners and staying up to date with new trends. • Entertaining clients at social events, communicating and representing as the company. • Creating sales forecasts and actively working towards reaching them. • Possessing a strong understanding of the company’s products, the competition in the industry and positioning. • Creating a business development plan and presenting to the Managing Director. • Collaborating with all internal departments to ensure the company image is presented correctly. • Contacting potential clients to establish relationships and arrange meetings. • Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives. • Increasing the value of current customers while attracting new ones. • Developing quotations, presentations and proposals for clients. • Attending presentations to convey the image and reputation of the company. • Attending weekly pre-construction meetings. • Managing the Bid Manager process. • Managing the pre-qualification process. • Determine key business development KPIs. • Maintain control procedures in accordance with the company's Integrated Management Systems ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001. • Uphold the company's corporate image. Person Specification • Strong and proven experience working as a Business Development Manager, or within a similar role; construction industry experience preferable • Excellent communication and negotiation skills • Excellent leadership skills • Critical thinker and problem solver • Excellent sales ability, developing successful business relationships • Enthusiastic and self-motivated] • Approachable, with a professional manner • Ability to work independently, flexibly, and as part of a team • Excellent people skills • Good time management and organisation skills. If you have the skills and experience to make this role a huge success, then we want to hear from you! Apply today! Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an employment agency regarding this vacancy