Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager – Construction Near Bournemouth, Dorset Salary £70,000 + Car Allowance + Commission + 25 Days Holiday + Pension + Hybrid Working Blaymires Recruitment is representing a well-established and highly respected modular building specialist with over 50 years of experience delivering high-quality off-site construction solutions across the UK. Due to continued growth, the company is seeking an ambitious Business Development Manager to drive new opportunities, develop client relationships, and expand their presence across key sectors including local authorities, housing, education and defence. The Role This is a commercially focused position responsible for identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities. The successful candidate will play a key role in revenue growth and long-term client development. Key responsibilities include: * Identifying and developing new business opportunities and target clients * Building and maintaining strong relationships with public and private sector stakeholders * Leading the sales process from initial enquiry through to contract award * Preparing proposals, presentations, and tender submissions * Working closely with pre-construction, design, and delivery teams * Attending industry events, networking functions, and client meetings * Maintaining a strong pipeline and achieving agreed sales targets Candidate Requirements The company is seeking a confident and commercially driven Business Development Manager or Sales professional with a strong understanding of the construction or built environment sector. You will ideally have: * Proven business development or sales experience within construction, modular, or related sectors * Strong client-facing and relationship-building skills * Experience selling to local authorities, main contractors, developers, or public sector bodies (highly desirable) * Excellent communication and presentation abilities * Self-motivation and a proactive approach to winning work * Ability to understand technical solutions and articulate value to clients * Full UK driving licence What’s on Offer * Competitive basic salary £70,000 * Performance-related commission up to 50% of salary * Car allowance £5000 * Pension & 25 holiday entitlement * Work from home on a Friday * Long-term career prospects within a growing business Hours * 08:30 to 17:30 Monday to Thursday * 08:30 to 14:30 Friday If you would like further information, then contact Stephen Blaymires at Blaymires Recruitment