Business Development Director

Overview

In this role you will lead with the aim of generating enquiries and raising the company’s profile in the building sector. You will work closely with the MD and a BD/Bid team to secure work across social housing, education, local authorities and other clients. You will attend events, conferences and exhibitions to represent the company and build relationships at all levels. Your work will directly support achieving target turnover by expanding tender opportunities and ensuring the company remains on relevant tender lists. This is a high-impact, visibility-driven leadership role in a privately owned contractor.

Responsibilities

• bring in enquiries to achieve target turnover
• raise the company profile with existing and potential clients
• maintain and expand tender lists and pursue opportunities not currently on lists
• represent the company at functions, conferences, and exhibitions
• meet and engage with clients at all levels to win work
• lead and manage Business Development Managers and Bid Writers
• report to the Managing Director

Key requirements

• relationship-building
• stakeholder communication
• presentation and networking
• proactive collaboration
• bid management
• tendering process understanding

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