Business Development Manager – South/Central
£55k-£65k D.O.E plus £6k car allowance
Hybrid | Permanent
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Development Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building client relationships, and driving growth within the company.
The BD Manager will have a particular focus on increasing COEL’s presence in Oxfordshire, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire and Hertfordshire with a requirement to attend our Head Office based in Cambridge, 1 day per week.
Do you have experience within the construction and fit-out industry and connections in Oxfordshire? Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for generating new business? If so we want to hear from you!
Position Details:
Key Responsibilities:
• Identify and nurture new business opportunities to generate leads.
• Manage and qualify inbound leads in your region.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and partners.
• Develop and implement strategic business development plans.
• Work closely with the Marketing team to develop target lists.
• Attend networking events and meetings to build local profile of COEL.
• Report on BD activities including contacts, meetings, leads.
About you:
• Proven experience in business development, sales, or a related field.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and a real team player.
• Familiarity with local markets in Oxford, Milton Keynes or surrounding areas.
• Experience managing data and working with CRM systems, ideally HubSpot.
• Knowledge of lead/contact management systems (e.g. LinkedIn sales navigator).
• Construction/Fit-out experience would be an advantage but not essential.
About COEL:
Benefits:
• 25 days holiday per annum
• 1 additional day birthday leave
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity Pay
• Holiday Buy Scheme
• Pension Matching Scheme
• Pink Salary Exchange Scheme
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Referral scheme
• 1 paid volunteering day per year
• Birthday leave