Business Development Manager

🕒 August 5

🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

💰 Business Development (BDR)

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SOCOTEC UK & Ireland

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1001 - 5000 employees

🏗️ Construction

💼 Consulting

Construction • Consulting

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland is a network of industry experts providing testing, inspection, certification and consultancy services across the full asset lifecycle for buildings and infrastructure. Their services include asbestos management, building control and regulations consultancy, materials testing, geotechnical and structural monitoring, environmental monitoring and consultancy (including water and air quality), fire safety engineering and testing, occupational hygiene, sustainability and compliance advisory, and expert witness/forensic support. SOCOTEC serves clients in construction, infrastructure, property, utilities and related sectors across the UK and Ireland.

📋 Description

• Maintain and grow the existing Materials Testing client base through delivery of an individual sales target • Develop the commercial pipeline for construction materials projects in the Midlands and North • Implement and lead a structured prospecting programme nationally • Convert incoming leads from referrals, websites, and telephone enquiries • Develop and deliver sales plans based on new prospects • Drive in-person and remote client calls and meetings • Attend key industry conferences and events to generate sales pipeline and brand awareness • Conduct outreach to potential client prospects • Support delivery of written sales proposals and bids • Liaise with operations managers on contract review and successful project delivery • Close sales opportunities • Report on the sales pipeline to the Sales Director through regular meetings • Support the wider sales team with cross-divisional sales activity

🎯 Requirements

• Full UK driving licence • Demonstrable track record of sales growth in the construction or construction materials testing sector • Strong network of industry contacts • Solid reputation for developing a sales pipeline and delivering sales • Good knowledge and understanding of construction materials and earthworks specifications • Experience and interest in construction materials testing • Background in earthworks, construction, or construction materials testing • Knowledge of UKAS-accredited laboratory practices • Flexibility to work away from home as required • Ambitious, tenacious, resilient, and professional sales approach

🏖️ Benefits

• 25 days holiday, with the option to buy more • Electric car scheme, where applicable • Employee recognition programmes • Family-friendly support • Exclusive retail discounts • Employee assistance programmes • Enhanced company pension • Comprehensive training, mentorship, and development programs • Flexible working options: local, national, or global projects; office-based, remote, or hybrid